I have a friend (we’ll call him “Mr. Great”) who jokes about living with an event planner. He considers it a blessing and a curse. As planners we usually end up with a basement of event supplies; votive candle holders, folding tables and chairs, a variety of linens, dishware, flatware, fake flowers, clipboards, and checklists.Continue reading “Epic Fail”
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There’s a Difference Between Inconvenient and Inconsiderate
I have flown a lot. I have probably taken a hundred flights in the last five years. I have had my gate changed six times, been delayed, and had my flight canceled at the last minute. I have missed the funeral of an immediate family member, missed important meetings, and missed work. In this pastContinue reading “There’s a Difference Between Inconvenient and Inconsiderate”
Rain or Shine
Outdoor events; concerts, festivals, 5k or 10k races, carnivals, open air markets. Those who plan events have very different feelings about outdoor events based on where they live or which part of the country their event is in. Planning for an outdoor event when you also have to have contingency plans in case of inclementContinue reading “Rain or Shine”
Communication Styles
If you’ve reached adulthood you have probably figured out that people communicate in different ways. Some like to text everything, some will only talk on the phone, and others, like me, need everything written down so I rely heavily on email. The sooner you understand the communication style of those you interact with the most,Continue reading “Communication Styles”
The Ideal Holiday Party Time
As we put a bow on Halloween and prepare for the holiday season, the question arises, what is the ideal time for a Christmas party? The obvious answer is Christmastime, however, in some organizations I have worked with, that would not be true. The best place to start is to ask yourself what the goalsContinue reading “The Ideal Holiday Party Time”