Course Description
Creating an event is no small feat. It takes planning and understanding of the process. When planning an event, there are a multitude of tasks to consider. In this guide we will explore together how to effectively plan and produce an event.
At the end of this workshop, participants 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
Agenda
Module 1: Types of Events
Topic A: Awards
Topic B: Charity
Topic C: Conferences and Seminars
Topic D: Holiday
Module 2: Brainstorming
Topic A: Determine the Event’s Purpose
Topic B: Determine a Them
Topic C: Write Down & Review Ideas
Topic D: Determine a Date
Module 3: Types of Entertainment
Topic A: Games
Topic B: Activities
Topic C: Speakers
Topic D: Performer
Module 4: Support Staff
Topic A: Security
Topic B: Vale
Topic C: Waiters/ waitresses
Topic D: Clean up crew
Module 5: Technical Staff
Topic A: Visual Technician
Topic B: Media Technician
Topic C: Audio Technician
Topic D: Specialized Equipment Technician
Module 6: Vendors
Topic A: Food Vendor
Topic B: Equipment Vendor
Topic C: Decorations and Furnishing Vendors
Topic D: Photography/ Video Vendor
Module 7: Finalize the Plan
Topic A: Venue
Topic B: Registration
Topic C: Entertainment
Topic D: Cuisine and Décor
Module 8: Administrative Tasks
Topic A: Create a Budget
Topic B: Branding and Marketing
Topic C: Insurance and Permits
Topic D: Contract
Module 9: Get Organized
Topic A: Form a Team
Topic B: Timeline
Topic C: Checklists
Topic D: Backup Plans
Module 10: Post Event Activities
Topic A: Survey
Topic B: Share Media
Topic C: Send Thank You Notes
Topic D: Start planning the next event!