At the next meeting, some of the people who were at the company for a long time can talk about their involvement with the company like the 'rough times' they experienced early on during the organization's early years. The individuals with the most interest in event planning can talk about their ideas about what makes a quality event, and even the least committed members of the team can share with others what made other events they have attended in the past 'work,' what new things they would like to try, and also what working for the company means to them and how they would like to celebrate these values. Ideally, everyone should draw from...

What should she do between now and the next meeting?
By the next meeting, Briggs should solicit over email the exact availability of different members, as well as their strengths, weaknesses, and areas of expertise. She should come ready to create a structured time table and to allocate specific tasks, as well as a clear vision of what she thinks the event should resemble, and the values it should celebrate. Of course, since it is only the second meeting, she must be open to listen to others, and to incorporate their suggestions and input into the plan.