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Top Short-Term Rental Conferences to Check Out in 2025

Lodgify

The new year is now in full swing! And you know what that means: Its time to start looking ahead and planning how to make the most of 2025. If one of your goals for the new year is to grow your skills or business, attending a short-term rental conference should form part of your plans. Short-term rental conferences create a great learning environment where you can educate yourself on the most up-to-date technologies, develop new ways to maximize your income, and connect with colleagues and indus

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Why Succession Planning is More Important Than Ever

Teamweek

The numbers aren’t in for 2024 yet, but 2023 was a record-setting year. 1,914 CEOs left their positions, marking a 55% increase from the previous year. But what would you do if your CEO resigned tomorrow? How would that impact your team’s strategy? Although you’d replace them eventually, the interim might be confusing, demotivating, and blisteringly unproductive.

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Lodgify Achieves Vrbo Elite Partner Status (Again) for 2025

Lodgify

Were delighted to announce that we have once again achieved Vrbo Elite Partner status ! This is a significant milestone for Lodgify as this prestigious status is reserved for only a select group of vacation rental software providers that meet strict performance, quality, and customer service standards. It is the highest partnership status that Vrbo awards to their connectivity partners , and it demonstrates our commitment to excellence and outstanding customer service while confirming our place

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4 Steps to Helping Others Self-regulate

Susanne Madsen

​When was the last time you were faced with a person who was triggered emotionally? Perhaps a co-worker worrying about a change you wanted to implement. Perhaps a manager getting angry because of a delay on an important project. Or, perhaps a team member feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work on their plate. Did their emotions spiral out of control?

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Valuable Increments: Delivering What Truly Matters to Users

Scrum.org

From the Scrum Guide: The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint. In a previous musing, I discussed the Increment from the perspective that it is additive it builds on all prior Increments, and everything keeps working together seamlessly. This time, I want to draw your attention to the adjective valuable.

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CX in enterprise software: Get it right or they may not use it

Sitetracker

Sitetracker's Chief Customer Officer, John Leigh, discusses why customer experience (CX) is critical in enterprise software adoption. John shares actionable insights on how to ensure enterprise software drives adoption, satisfaction, and measurable ROI. The post CX in enterprise software: Get it right or they may not use it appeared first on Sitetracker.

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Darf ich Scrum nach meinen Bedürfnissen anpassen?

Scrum.org

Zunchst, von einem dogmatischen Standpunkt aus, sollte das Scrum Framework nicht verndert werden. Im Scrum Guide selbst ( [link] ) heit es hierzu The Scrum framework, as outlined herein, is immutable. Vergleichbar mit Schach, ist es eben nur dann Scrum, wenn die allgemeingltigen Regeln eingehalten werden. Weicht man von den Regeln ab, sollte man es nicht mehr Schach bzw.

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Understanding and Assessing Risk in Personal Data Breaches

Alan Parker Blog

A practical guide for small businesses, sole traders, and SMEs to navigate the risk assessment process following a personal data breach. When a personal data breach occurs, the immediate response often focuses on containment. However, understanding and assessing the risks posed by the breach is a critical step that determines the necessary follow-up actions.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.36: Compliance With Policies, Rules and Standards for Information Security

Alan Parker Blog

Overview Compliance with an organisation's information security policy, topic-specific policies, rules, and standards is essential for safeguarding information assets. This control ensures that security practices are implemented effectively and regularly reviewed to align with organisational requirements and adapt to evolving risks. The result is a robust framework that preserves confidentiality, integrity, and availability, while meeting legal and compliance obligations.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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ISO 27001 Control 5.37: Documented Operating Procedures

Alan Parker Blog

Overview Documented operating procedures are essential for ensuring the secure and consistent operation of information processing facilities. These procedures provide a clear framework for handling tasks, safeguarding organisational assets, and mitigating risks, all while supporting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Purpose The primary purpose of documented operating procedures is to ensure that operational activities are performed correctly and securely.

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How to Respond to a Personal Data Breach

Alan Parker Blog

The following provides a guide to help small businesses and sole traders navigate the critical first 72 hours after discovering a data breach. Experiencing a personal data breach can be an overwhelming and stressful situation. Whether its a sensitive email sent to the wrong recipient, a stolen laptop containing vital files, or documents lost due to unforeseen circumstances, knowing how to respond effectively is crucial.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.33: Protection of Records

Alan Parker Blog

Safeguarding Organisational Records: Best Practices and Guidelines Records are indispensable assets for organisations, serving as evidence of operations, transactions, and adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. Ensuring their protection preserves their authenticity, reliability, and usability over time. This article provides comprehensive guidelines for safeguarding records against loss, destruction, falsification, and unauthorised access or release.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.34: Privacy and Protection of PII

Alan Parker Blog

Protecting Privacy and Safeguarding PII: Organisational Best Practices The preservation of privacy and protection of personally identifiable information (PII) are critical to maintaining organisational trust and meeting legal, statutory, and regulatory obligations. This article outlines best practices to ensure PII is handled securely and in compliance with applicable requirements.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How to Handle GDPR Subject Access Requests (SARs)

Alan Parker Blog

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals have the right to access their personal data and supplementary information held by organisations. This process, referred to as a Subject Access Request (SAR), is central to ensuring data transparency and compliance. In this guide, we will explain what SARs are, how organisations should manage them, and the key considerations for ensuring compliance.

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Essential Practices for Keeping Your IT Systems Secure

Alan Parker Blog

Safeguarding personal and business information is not just a necessityits a cornerstone of maintaining trust and ensuring smooth operations. Businesses of all sizes are targets for cyber-attacks, and poor security practices can have devastating consequences, exposing sensitive data and damaging reputations. By following these actionable and detailed tips, you can significantly strengthen your IT security and safeguard your organisations future. 1.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.35: Independent Review of Information Security

Alan Parker Blog

Purpose To ensure the ongoing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of an organisations approach to managing information security, including its policies, processes, technologies, and personnel. Control Overview The organisations approach to managing information security and its implementation should be independently reviewed at planned intervals or when significant changes occur.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.32: Intellectual Property Rights

Alan Parker Blog

Protecting Intellectual Property Rights: A Guide for Organisations Intellectual property rights (IPR) play a crucial role in safeguarding the creative and innovative assets of an organisation. Proper management and protection of these rights are essential not only for compliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations but also for preserving the organisation's competitive advantage. # This article outlines best practices and guidelines for implementing robust intellec

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.