New research released by American Express Meetings & Events last week reveals sizeable gaps in established policy, and also between policy and practice, when it comes to companies’ management of meetings and events. The study examines the risk that organizations can be exposed to when M&E expenses and activities are not managed through a clear and comprehensive program. The survey compiled the opinions of both meeting planners and leaders (defined as leaders in meetings, procurement, finance, marketing, sales or meeting budget holders), uncovering the differences between company policies and actual behavior.