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Speaker & Program Development Flashcards

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  1. Which format is MOST appropriate when an event goal is to facilitate peer-to-peer knowledge sharing among 200 mid-level professionals?

    Answer: Roundtable discussions with rotating facilitators

    Roundtable discussions with rotating facilitators actively engage all participants and leverage collective expertise, ideal for peer knowledge exchange.

  2. A CMP candidate is reviewing speaker honorarium ranges. For a nationally recognized keynote speaker at a 500-person corporate conference, which range is most typical in the US market?

    Answer: $5,000–$20,000

    Nationally recognized keynote speakers at mid-size corporate conferences typically command $5,000–$20,000, though celebrity speakers can exceed this range significantly.

  3. What element should a speaker proposal submission form ALWAYS include to help the program committee evaluate fit?

    Answer: A clear abstract, learning objectives, and speaker biography

    A strong proposal form captures the session abstract, measurable learning objectives, and speaker credentials to allow objective program committee evaluation.

  4. When scheduling sessions on a multi-day agenda, which time slot is generally considered the LEAST effective for complex educational content?

    Answer: After lunch on Day 1 (1:00–2:00 PM)

    The post-lunch slot (1:00–2:00 PM) is the lowest-energy point of the day due to the natural circadian dip, making it challenging for heavy cognitive content delivery.

  5. A speaker's biography submitted for the program guide is 600 words. The planner's style guide allows 100 words. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Edit the bio to 100 words and send it to the speaker for approval before publishing

    The planner should edit the bio to meet the style guide limit and seek speaker approval for the condensed version before it is published.

  6. What is a 'call for speakers' (CFS) and when should it ideally open?

    Answer: A formal solicitation for session proposals, opened 6–12 months before the event

    A call for speakers is a formal proposal solicitation that should open 6–12 months before the event to allow adequate review, selection, and promotion time.

  7. Which speaker selection criterion is MOST aligned with an association's mission to advance professional education standards?

    Answer: Demonstrated subject matter expertise and ability to meet stated learning objectives

    Demonstrated expertise aligned with measurable learning objectives directly advances professional education standards, the core mission of most associations.