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So it was tough to get out of bed today for many reasons, I suppose. I managed to still over serve myself last night even for virtual Bunco. I guess it wouldn't be a Bunco night otherwise.

As I was lying in bed, I was thinking about what I could do for my 30 today. I thought does napping count? Or maybe I could finally read the book, my fantastic friend Abby sent to me or perhaps taking a bath. These were all great things, but I knew I needed something more to push myself today, so I got up, got dressed, and cleaned the pool!! I know you think that is so bizarre, and how is that even fun? Well, I love it when my pool is sparkling clean, and I love the weather being 78 degrees and sunny with a slight breeze. I also love the smell of the orange trees and hearing birds chirping and the best sound of all...silence. I also WAS ALONE because everyone else was inside. It's was great because after being outside and getting some sunshine, it made me feel SO MUCH better and energized. Guess I h...

So in Domain A- Strategic Planning, we learn about the Phillips ROI Methodology. By measuring the ROI of your meeting, it will help you tangibly provide an answer if your meeting goals and objectives were accomplished. Not all meetings are about making money, and sometimes you want to measure the value. The first step in measurement is determining the appropriate objectives. You must be very clear about why the event is being held and what you hope to accomplish as a result. We must be able to show the value it will bring. According to the Phillips ROI Methodology, you should only measure 5% of your meetings since it can be expensive to gather the necessary data. I personally feel like you should be able to measure all your meetings with the ROI formula by keeping excellent records.