Being the Chief Operations Officer, working in logistics, and leading a team through event planning can feel a bit like being an air traffic controller. Part of my job is to make sure that the different departments are all moving in the right direction, at the right speed, and are in sync with one another.Continue reading “Air Traffic Control”
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Do You Need an Intermission?
As I was writing the blog “Know Your Limits,” it got me reminiscing about the various concerts I have helped plan. As I reflected on some of the discussions around these concerts, we often circled around the question of whether or not to add an intermission. If you’ve read my blog for any length ofContinue reading “Do You Need an Intermission?”
Let Them Eat Cake
I came across this quote from Julie Child, “A party without cake is just a meeting.” I love cake. Birthday cake to be specific. Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you my favorite breakfast is white birthday cake. But not just any piece; a corner piece with all of the sugary-sweet frostingContinue reading “Let Them Eat Cake”
On Your Marks…
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…”
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”