Event Management - An Introduction

Event Management - An Introduction

Objecitves: 
- Have an understanding of the event management industry and the different types of events that you may have to manage 
- Understand what makes an event successful 
- Know what skills and qualities an effective event manager needs 
- Be able to put together a plan for your event, detailing critical actions and resource requirements 
- Be aware of how to identify and log your event risks 
- Understand how to develop and manage an event budget 
- Have some ideas on how to market an event 
- Know how to assess venues and organise suppliers

You Will Learn: 
- What is an event? 
- The key principles for successful events 
- The skills and qualities of the Event Manager 
- Mistakes to avoid, triumphs and tips 
- To define your brief - understanding the objectives of the event and its target audience 
- To produce an event plan 
- About venue selection 
- How to produce a budget 
- To identify and mitigate risks 
- The need for good record keeping 
- How to work with suppliers 
- Ideas for marketing 
- On the day of the event – your role 
- Evaluating and reviewing the event

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for those who need to organise internal and external events including client functions, meetings, conferences, training sessions and team away-days.