The secret to event management and leadership

PART 1: THE SECRET TO EVENT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP:

PROGRAM OUTLINE:
Aspects such as how to plan, design and implement any type of event from beginning to end, including all the administrative and coordination will be covered.

You will receive samples of templates, running scripts, budget formats and checklists. We will provide you with an easy-to-use framework which will assist you when booking and confirming venue, vendors and speakers just to name a few.

Design and implement successful events in eight easy steps
Creating objectives for meetings and events
Understanding ROI objectives
Identifying the purpose for the event
Effectively managing your event budget and evaluate financial success
How to design memorable event experiences and themes
How to interview clients successfully and meet expectations every time
Event mind mapping tools
Marketing and promotion
How to design a program, invitations and communication collateral
Selecting project teams
Negotiating with vendors, venues and suppliers
Co-ordinating speakers, guests, media, celebrities and attendees
Facilitating logistics including transportation, entrances and signage
Site inspections and venue checklists
Understanding equipment, lighting and audio visual
The meeting and event design
Taming the registration beast
Menu planning
Allergies and food restrictions/special meal requirements
Beverage management: Non alcoholic and alcoholic
Breakfasts, luncheons, receptions, dinners and themed parties
Types of food and beverage service
Seating arrangements
How to manage the day of the event
Post event evaluations

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PART 2: THE SECRET TO EVENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP:

PROGRAM OUTLINE:
Our training material is based on international eventing standards and will prepare you with up to date information. This information will prepare you to sit an international events management qualification. More information on these options will be given at the workshop.

Human Resource Management for Events:

Working with volunteers and staff: Working together to make the event successful
Improving Key Personnel Skills Listening skills, Negotiation skills, Conflict management
Financial Management:

Introduction to financial planning
Accounting terms used
Developing the event budget
Achieving the financial objective of the meeting
Controlling expenses
Post - event financial analysis
Understanding return on Investment
Time Management Risk, safety and security management:

Health and safety procedure and regulations
General fire safety
Electrical procedures and regulations
Emergency procedures
National Building regulations
Safe working practices
Permissions
Disaster management documentation
Liability and event insurance
It's showtime: Final instructions to the facility Effective meeting communications and on - site operations

POST EVENT EVALUATION

Date: 23 April 2011 to 25 April 2011
Venue: The Radisson Blu, Port Elizabeth
Cost: Contac us for specials