Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Understand the different types of events

  • Understand the planning process

  • Know how to organize your event

  • Understand how to organize your staff, and delegate to them effectively

  • Know what to do after the event

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Types of Events

    • Types of Events
    • Awards
    • Charity
    • Conferences and Seminars
    • Holiday
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: Brainstorming

    • Brainstorming
    • Determine the Event's Purpose
    • Determine a Theme
    • Write Down & Review Ideas
    • Determine a Date
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Types of Entertainment

    • Types of Entertainment
    • Games
    • Activities
    • Speakers
    • Performers
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: Support Staff

    • Support Staff
    • Security
    • Valet
    • Waiters/ Waitresses
    • Clean up crew
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Technical Staff

    • Technical Staff
    • Visual Technician
    • Media Technician
    • Audio Technician
    • Specialized Equipment Technician
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: Vendors

    • Vendors
    • Food Vendor
    • Equipment Vendor
    • Decorations and Furnishing Vendors
    • Photography/ Video Vendor
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Finalize the Plan

    • Finalize the Plan
    • Venue
    • Registration
    • Entertainment
    • Cuisine and Décor
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Administrative Tasks

    • Administrative Tasks
    • Create a Budget
    • Branding and Marketing
    • Insurance and Permits
    • Contracts
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Get Organized

    • Get Organized
    • Form a Team
    • Timeline
    • Checklists
    • Backup Plans
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Post Event Activities

    • Post Event Activities
    • Survey
    • Share Media
    • Send Thank You Notes
    • Start planning the next event!
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

Investment

Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can have.