The Basics of Events Management

• What is events management? Why some events fail?
• Establishing the event - ensuring it is viable
• Liaising with the client and key stakeholders
• Ensuring you have clear roles for all those involved in the event
• The top qualities of successful events management
• Quality 1: Flexibility - what it means and how to be flexible

Setting up the Event to Succeed

• Developing agreed objectives for the event
• Agreeing your outcomes? What does a successful event look like?
• Dealing with risk and uncertainty in your events
• Developing the team - ensuring you have a strong team around you
• Quality 2: People skills – how to develop your people skills

Event Planning

• Developing your plan for the event including marketing
• Working effectively with suppliers and your key stakeholders
• Delegating effectively for success
• Communicating the event successfully – but how?
• Establishing a clear monitoring process for your event
• Quality 3: Organization skills – how to be organized and effective

Developing a ‘Lessons Learned’ Approach

• Building on your successes and your areas for improvement!
• Creating a learning culture
• Briefing & meeting skills
• Event finance including trying to obtain event sponsorship
• The legal issues you may face
• Quality 4: Passion - what is it, what does it look like and how can you get it

The Day of the Event

• Having a run through – pre event
• The event checklist – what is on your check list?
• Quality 5: Time management – some tips for effective time management
• Having a post event review process
• Formally closing the event, learning and moving on to the next event