Event Planning

Description

With our Event Planning workshop you will explore ways to work with vendors, security, technicians, and wait staff. We will touch on different event types such as awards ceremonies, charity events, and business conferences. By utilizing the correct skill set your participants will be provided the details to pull off a successful event.

Event Planning Workshop Outline:

Module One: Getting Started

• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Types of Events

• Awards
• Charity
• Conferences and Seminar
• Holiday
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Brainstorming

• Determine the Event”s Purpose
• Determine a Theme
• Write Down & Review Ideas
• Determine a Date
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Types of Entertainment

• Games
• Activities
• Speakers
• Performers
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Support Staff

• Security
• Valet
• Wait Staff
• Clean up Crew
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Technical Staff

• Visual Technician (lighting)
• Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
• Audio Technician (Sound)
• Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Vendors

• Food
• Equipment
• Decorations and Furnishing
• Photography and Video
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Finalize the Plan

• Venue
• Registration
• Entertainment
• Cuisine and Decor
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Administrative Tasks

• Create a Budget
• Branding and Marketing
• Insurance and Permits
• Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Get Organized

• Form a Team
• Timeline
• Checklists
• Backup Plans
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Post Event Activities

• Survey
• Share Media (photos and video)
• Send Thank you Notes
• Start planning the Next Event!
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words From The Wise