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Resource Bundles

There are limitless resources in the FICP library that will add value to your professional impact and enhance your personal growth. But where to start? These bundles are compilations of webinar recordings, videos, TheBlog posts, and other resources found in TheNetwork that you can use as a roadmap.

	Wellness Here, you'll find resources for both personal and professional wellness, with tips to help you lessen the effects of stress, stay mindful, and create the same experience for your attendees.
	Remote Work & Virtual Teams Find tips and resources for keeping yourself and the people you manage organized, on-track, and motivated while working remotely.
	Designations and Certifications This toolkit provides comprehensive information on certifications and certificates within the meetings and events industry. This was created in June 2020 by the FICP Education Committee and meant to be used as a resource for meetings professionals.
	COVID-19 & Health, Safety, Risk Management Resource Bundle  This toolkit provides a collection of information on risk management best practices and resources within the meetings and events industry. This was created in February 2021 by the FICP Education Committee and meant to be used as a resource for meetings professionals. Please note the information within this toolkit are community-sourced articles or resources and may not agree to the terms set by individual companies.

Wellness

Education Essentials

• Focus on Wellness (2020): This edition of Education Essentials focused on both personal and professional wellness, with tips and resources to help you lessen the effects of stress, stay mindful, and more.
• Reflecting on Wellness (2019): In this edition of Education Essentials, we arm you with strategies for being your best, suggestions of incorporating wellness into your next meeting, and tips to maintain your own health along the way. 

FICP Anytime Webinars and FICP Shorts

• The Oldest Secrets to Health, Success, and Happiness (2020): Listen in as Dave Romanelli weighs in on relationships, longevity, health, happiness, work-life balance, bouncing back from hard times, and the true meaning of “accomplishment."
• The Science of Sleep (2019): Learn how sleep and quality of sleep affects every aspect of your waking life — from your appetite, body weight and mood to your productivity and memory. Walk away with practical, easy-to-implement solutions to get back on track!
  • Bonus! Sleep Questionnaire (2019): Gauge your sleep quality and access resources to improve your sleep cycle.
• Mindfulness for Meetings Professionals (2018): A good reminder to “center” yourself when running around onsite!

Resouces in TheNetwork

• Idea Exchange Notes on Wellness (2016): A compliation of tips and tricks from your fellow FICP peers on onsite wellness opportunities, including but not limited to, low cost activities, F&B suggestions, and wellness-focused gift ideas.
• Incorporating Healthy Habits Into Your Meetings (2014): Reflect on these quick tips for securing senior management buy-in and abiding by beverage, food, and activity guidelines.
• Be Yourself, Only Better (2014): From good fats and carbs to proteins and beverages, this resource is packed with helpful tips for protecting your health!
• Brain Fitness (2014): Learn what stress does to your brain and how “brain fitness” can build up your cognitive reserve!

Remote Work & Virtual Teams

Conversations in TheNetwork

• Are you looking for a tool to support your virtual team? Or have a recommendation to share? Jump into this conversation on helpful tools for remote workers.
• Keep your virtual team’s energy and moral high with these great suggestions. Chime in on this discussion about virtual teambuilding with your own success stories so others can learn from you too!
  • Bonus! Check out what Heidi Carlisle's (2020 FICP Education Committee Chair) Aflac planning team created — a Virtual Engagement & Teambuilding Resource Guide for increasing engagement without breaking the bank! 
• How have your meetings professionals' roles changed in the virtual environment? Do you thing these changes will be long-lasting or short-term? Share your thoughts on the evolving event planner role. 
• Remote work shines a light on the importance of work-life balance and setting boundaries at home, including designated work hours. Let's help each other out by sharing our best self-care tips! 

On-Demand

• Organized Audrey to the rescue! Her helpful resources will ensure that you don't miss a beat when working and leading from home.
  • The First Fifteen (2020): Start every work day with 15 minutes of establishing your top priorities, identifying must-have conversations, organizing second-tier projects, and more. 
  • 7 Strategies for a Productive Virtual Workplace (2020): Organize yourself with this simple and easy-to-use worksheet. Interested in hosting a virtual training for your team? Check out Organized Audrey's other offerings. 
    • Bonus! Watch Audrey's FICP Short to brush up on your virtual communication skills. 

• At the 2017 FICP Annual Conference, Wayne Turmel of Remote Leadership Institute shared a handful of resources for leading remote teams. 
  • Getting a Grip on Remote Teams (2017): What are the top challenges for leading remote teams? Read on to learn more about remote leadership, building trust and choosing the right tool for the job.
  • How to Create and Manage Remote Teams – Worksheets and Planning Tools (2017): Reference this tool for ideas on how to measure virtual team performance, communication and relationships. Don’t forget to establish your action plan moving forward! 
    • Bonus! FICP Short: Myths About Managing a Remote Workforce (2018): Tune in as Wayne Turmel addresses the assumptions that many people make about remote workforces.

Now What?

If you’re up to speed on remote work and teams, tune into these conversations regarding virtual events on TheNetwork:

• FICP Chat on Going Virtual (May 2020)
• Have you completed a virtual or hybrid event?
• Virtual event training materials 
• Incorporating awards into virtual events

Designations and Certifications

FICP Resources

• Obtain an Industry Certification: Earning a professional industry certification means recognition of attaining the highest standard of professionalism in the industry. FICP is committed to helping meetings professionals and hospitality partners in the process of attaining credentials. FICP’s website has a comprehensive preview of some of the many certifications and educational opportunities for professional development.
• CMP Center: Did you know that FICP is a CMP Preferred Provider? Visit FICP’s CMP Center for more information on how we can help you along your CMP journey.
  • Stay tuned for an exciting FICP offering to support and hold you accountable while studying for your CMP!

On-Demand Resources

• FICP’s Designations Toolkit: Advance Learning Journeys for Meeting Professionals and Hospitality Partners (2020): Content includes, but is not limited to, a variety of available certifications and certificates – and which might be the most suitable for you.
• FICP Anytime Podcasts: Listen in as Jennifer Squeglia, CMP, connects with three different groups on their path to achieving a certification and how that certification has impacted their career development.
  • Is CMP Right for You?
  • Is CMM Right for You?
  • Is DMCP Right for You?

COVID-19 & Health, Safety, Risk Management

This toolkit provides a collection of information on risk management best practices and resources within the meetings and events industry. This was created in February 2021 by the FICP Education Committee and meant to be used as a resource for meetings professionals.

Please note the information within this toolkit are community-sourced articles or resources and may not agree to the terms set by individual companies.

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