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…”
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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”
How do you Eat an Elephant?
Slowly. One bite at a time. Who’s eating an elephant? The point; turning what feels like an overwhelming undertaking into manageable, bite-sized pieces. By breaking down event planning into smaller portions, what can feel like an elephant at the beginning can become an organized, attainable project. Some people freeze when faced with the myriad ofContinue reading “How do you Eat an Elephant?”
Take It to The Next Level
If you haven’t read my blog post “Watch What You’re Watching” you may want to go back and read it first. This post gives you a peek into next level thinking when it comes to continuity of the visuals for an online event. I recently project managed a 3-day online event. Some of the contentContinue reading “Take It to The Next Level”
Realizations I had When Moving an In-Person Event Online
Planning for the in-person event we were organizing for roughly 2000 people was going along just fine. The 3-day event with general and breakout sessions, networking, and a full tradeshow, not to mention volunteers, speakers, hotel rooms, and travel arrangements, keeps us pretty busy. This event has been around for 40+ years and I personallyContinue reading “Realizations I had When Moving an In-Person Event Online”