As you see, Planning For Success is another way of saying that a vision for the convention must be established.  Once that vision is set, you will be able to set your budget.  While this should happen every time, this step is sadly overlooked many times.  This leads to conventions repeating the forms of previous years but, in time, without capturing the spirit that gave those forms life.  In the end, failure to plan is planning to fail.
 
As you see, Planning For Success is another way of saying that a vision for the convention must be established.  Once that vision is set, you will be able to set your budget.  While this should happen every time, this step is sadly overlooked many times.  This leads to conventions repeating the forms of previous years but, in time, without capturing the spirit that gave those forms life.  In the end, failure to plan is planning to fail.