Words heard at the starting line. The place where it all begins. Often, organizations who host events skip this one critical step. As such, they end up feeling overwhelmed by the amount of details and project management required. Oh sure, they have checklists, a budget, timelines, contracts, etc. but don’t know where to begin. “Begin”Continue reading “On Your Marks…”
Category Archives: administrative
Avoiding the Avoidable
I came across an article in one of my industry magazines (and it was brought to my attention by my sister 😉 that surprised me as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). I assume those planning events for the United Nations are professionals, if not certified in some way (but we know what happens when weContinue reading “Avoiding the Avoidable”
Hitting the Target
When all is said and done, how will you know if you have hit your event’s target? It starts at the very beginning with setting Goals and Objectives. After you have read my blog, “The Right Main Thing,” you should be ready for this. You certainly don’t want to set goals and objectives for theContinue reading “Hitting the Target”
Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You
Emergency Planning. Nobody wants to think about what might happen at an event (especially if you’re the one responsible!). Afraid you might jinx yourself if you start thinking about it? Wrong! If you don’t prepare for a myriad of situations, Murphy will make sure you have to think on your toes. If you are prepared,Continue reading “Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You”
Never Leave Home Without It
The Book. The Event Plan. Your Lifeline. Everything you need to be successful. Mine’s pink and sparkly and has my name on it. You know it has my contact information in it in case I might randomly separate myself from it (not gonna happen). It’s officially called an “Event Specifications Guide.” It contains printed copiesContinue reading “Never Leave Home Without It”