Event Management Flashcards
Principles that need to be applied to make sure an active leisure event is well organised
Is it feasible - is it a good idea, is there money to do it, is there enough time.
Cost - what is the likely income and what is the cost of all possible expenditure.
Timelines - there must be enough time to get everything agreed, planned, booked and organised.
Facilities - need to be checked beforehand to make sure they are fit for purpose.
H&S - conducting risk assessment before the event.
Skills needed to be a successful event manager
Leadership skills - planning, coordinating all staff, making tough decisions and staying calm when something goes wrong, working well with others.
Communication skills - what is the best way to communicate, respectful to all and able to listen.
Interpersonal skills - building and managing relationships with team members and others.
Teamwork skills - working with others toward the completion of the goals surrounding the event.
Organisational skills - planning, coordinating different people and groups, multitasking.
SWOT principle for analysis of an event
S - Strengths - high no. of participants, profit margin, feedback.
W - Weaknesses - cost too much, less profit, negative feedback.
O - Opportunities - potentially increase no. of participants, potentially use social media.
T - Threats - competitors, weather, rise of prices.
