By Allen F. Weitzel My career has been in amusement industry management, but I am also a western entertainer. Recently, our group was booked to entertain at a computer company picnic. The event went fairly well, but...
Read MoreBy Allen F. Weitzel In last year’s Working Generations blog, I offered ideas for addressing the generation gaps between employees. Yet one interaction that is often overlooked happens when employees are...
Read MoreThe Cloud Coaster was recognized by IAAPA at the 2017 IAAPA Attractions Expo as one of the best new major attractions for 2018. The all-new, award-winning suspended coaster is a family-friendly attraction that allows...
Read MoreBusiness success requires workers of all ages and experience. In this world of political correctness, technology and social media, getting different age groups of workers to mix and work well together is not easy. Here...
Read MoreWhat do you need from me? Those words can mean many things. They could be words of assistance, encouragement, praise, trust, knowledge, confirmation, authority or, also, a kick in the pants. The key steps to being a leader...
Read MoreBy Allen F. Weitzel We work in a grand industry. We sell fun to others and then watch them enjoy themselves. Others are often envious of our occupation. Who wouldn’t be? For that reason, many amusement industry pros...
Read MoreBy Allen F. Weitzel Do you have an employee departure program? Employees leave jobs for many reasons and in many ways. To that end, I suggest that entertainment venues apply as much energy into establishing a...
Read MoreBy Allen F. Weitzel Ah, communication. Important? Yes. Needing improvement? Almost always! Why Poor communication most commonly occurs when the speaker is not a clear, brisk, accurate speaker and the impatient listener begins...
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Triotech has announced that its award-winning XD Dark Ride interactive theater has been installed...
Read MoreWho’s Job Is It? By Allen F. Weitzel As I was wrapping up my ‘Don’t Look At Me’ blog on the subject of knowing your job and doing your job, the Theme Park and Attractions discussion group posted dialog about increasing in-park...
Read MoreBy Allen F. Weitzel Throwing caution to the wind, I might ruffle a few feathers, this time around. We are having a severe drought here in California. Even though our family has always been careful with water, we have...
Read MoreBy Allen F. Weitzel My first amusement park assignment was at a western park in California. I learned many lessons as my management experience grew, one involving the power of employee pocket vetoes. Pocket Veto Distinctions A...
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