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Asking the Right Questions

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Getting the information you need from the experts you work with—vendors, planners, venue managers, etc.—necessitates asking the right questions. But sometimes, conversations can be confusing with experts such as these. Suppliers, for example, may talk in technical jargon; others might speak quickly without breaks. The below tips will help ensure you get all of the information you need to plan your event.

• Come prepared. Before meeting, outline exactly the information you are looking for—how something works, event specs, next steps and so on. Discuss with your employees and coworkers how to approach each expert. Meetings might be good for one person, whereas email may be easier for others. The more you plan, the better information you will receive.
• Be ready for technical language. Learn terms you might need to know for a conversation. This may be something related to Internet wiring, AV needs or really anything event related. This will help make the conversation flow and ensure you get the answers you need. But the point isn’t to impress the expert—the research you do should elevate the conversation and limit the questions you need to ask for a more simple discussion.
• Know the appropriate time to interrupt. Questions will pop up during a discussion. Wait until the expert finishes a thought before making a point. This will help maintain the flow of the conversation and allow the expert to continue on with the discussion afterward.