Learning aim A2 - Skills needed by an effective event organiser

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Today's learning outcome

Knowledge about the skills an event organiser needs

For the assignment (assessed) you need to explain which skills are needed for an event organiser.

You need to be a multi tasker !!!

The skills

  Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Negotiating

Time management

Organising (planning)

Communication and interpersonal skills 

  Internal and external communication, the do´s and don´ts

(speaking and writing !!!)

 Positive, regular communication = The key to success!

 Listen to other people and ask for help when needed!

       Be a teamworker!

Mention a situation in which communication is crucial

Problem solving 

Check it out how attendees are doing

BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY !

Think about problems that might occur and have a 

contingency plan (=plan B)ready

= re-arranging the event in case of problems 

see table 4.3. page 202

Problem>solution
(contingency plan)

Negotiating 

Always try to get the best deal and make sure you get what you want!

Play it fair

It is about relationships

You must be a good listener

e.g. Budget €500, offer €750
 

For your event: for which part is negotiation possible ?

Time management 

Helicopter view and detailed planning

  

Focus on what is important

Use your time wisely 

Organising

When does your event take place (competitors, weather circumstances, best time)

Check and double check everything (daily, monthly, during the event) => the event must run smoothly! (=monitoring), programme

You need to prioritise

You need to follow procedures

You need to have attention to detail

You need to keep all important documents/files securely

NEVER make an assumption about what is happening

 

Quiztime !

Mention three skills an event manager needs

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