Media & Industry Contributions

IAEE Interviews Bob Mellinger on Emergency Preparedness for Event Teams

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) interviewed Attainium Founder and CEO Bob Mellinger about emergency preparedness for event teams and what can happen when capable people, established plans, and multiple stakeholders must respond together under pressure.

The discussion explores communication, decision-making, stakeholder coordination, and the organizational dynamics that can make an otherwise capable response difficult to align.

Bob Mellinger Presents IAEE Webinar on Emergency Preparedness for Event Teams

Bob Mellinger, Founder and CEO of Attainium Corp., presented 3 Ways Event Teams Can Improve Emergency Preparedness for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). The session explored practical ways event teams can strengthen communication, decision-making, escalation responsibilities, and stakeholder coordination before disruption occurs.

Watch the webinar on-demand through IAEE.

 

Podcast: Business Continuity in Times of Crisis

from BBB National Programs Podcasts

Not that long ago, none of us would have guessed we’d have to manage a pandemic. One thing we can learn from this is that being prepared for any surprise is imperative. Bob Mellinger of Attainium Corp, @Attainium, shares insights on how to plan for the unexpected.

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Webinar: Crisis Management for Your Meetings and Events

Hosted by Matrix Group International

Recently, Bob Mellinger, @Attainium, joined Joanna Pineda, @MatrixGroup, for a webinar - Crisis Management for Your Meetings and Events - where we shared a solid framework for managing crises & making tough decisions about your upcoming meetings.

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Recovery at Risk: Aligning Your DR Plans with Business Priority

Peer to Peer Magazine

In this article for Peer to Peer Magazine, Bob Mellinger, founder and president of Attainium Corp, provides guidance to ensure that your Disaster Recovery Plan aligns with your business priorities. (International Legal Technology Association)

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Evacuation Procedures: How Can Your Association Prepare?

An Associations Now article by Samantha Whitehorne

Wildfires in Tennessee led to the evacuation of more than 14,000 residents and tourists in the affected areas. How can association meeting planners best prepare for a situation that would require attendees to be evacuated?

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Apply Pandemic Lessons to Evolve and Improve your Business Continuity Plan

by Rasheeda Childress, Associate Editor at Associations Now

It has been nearly a year since associations began implementing continuity plans due to COVID-19 closures. Now, those plans must adapt to face new challenges, such as weather crises—like those in Texas—when workforces are more remote. Bob Mellinger, CEO of Attainium Corp, shares insights on how to look forward after looking back.

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Blanket Security - Keeping a Meeting Safe Means Thinking of Everything

An article for Association Conventions & Facilities by John Buchanan

No issue is more important to association conventions and trade shows than the safety and security of staff and attendees. Yet, experts say, too many associations are woefully underprepared for catastrophic incidents such as a terrorist attack, violent protest, natural disaster, or medical emergency.

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