by Jessika Spearing | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog
Join By Joel Edmondson, VMA CEO At its core, venue management is about creating unforgettable experiences—whether it’s a sold-out concert, a seamless conference, or a community event that leaves a lasting impression. But in an industry where logistics, safety,...
by Jessika Spearing | Feb 13, 2025 | Blog
By Joel Edmondson, VMA CEO In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of venue management, the focus has traditionally been on logistics, efficiency, and revenue generation. However, leading researchers in workplace psychology, Kevin Hesketh and Cary Cooper, argue...
by Joel Edmondson | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog, From the CEO's Desk
By Joel Edmondson, VMA CEO Collaboration is the lifeblood of the venue management industry, and has been at the heart of some of the most successful venue management stories. For instance, the Sydney Opera House’s famous ‘Decade of Renewal’...
by Jessika Spearing | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog, From the CEO's Desk
By Joel Edmondson, VMA CEO In previous articles, I explored how systems thinking and complexity theory provide valuable insights for venue management, particularly in managing dynamic environments where multiple factors converge. I’ve previously...
by Jessika Spearing | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog
The Venue Management Association (VMA) proudly celebrated Anthony Duffy AVM, Managing Director of Thinking Outside, as the recipient of the prestigious Tim Worton Award at last week’s Venue Management School & Leadership Institute Graduation Dinner. Established in...
by Jessika Spearing | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog, From the CEO's Desk
By Joel Edmondson, VMA CEO At the recent (amazing!) Venue Management School, I gave a brief talk on my initial thoughts on the future of venue management and the future of the VMA. I’m now three months into my role as VMA CEO, and it felt like the time...
