Ten Steps to Avoid Losing Your Head as an Event Planner

I’ll be brutally honest with you guys for a moment: I don’t think I’ve the stomach for event management. The sheer level of stress the job involves has caused greater men and women than me to buckle, I’m certain. Even the most put-together of individuals could very easily lose their head if they don’t properly manage themselves. Today, we’re going to look at a few ways the best event management professionals manage to avoid having an aneurism from their job – and how you can follow their example. Always Keep A Checklist The first piece of advice I’ll give, keep […]

Handling the Interpersonal Conflicts of Your Event Management Team

It’s the law of human interaction – whenever a group of people work in close proximity to one another for any extended period of time, conflicts will arise. Naturally, event management teams find themselves in conflict from time-to-time, particularly given their propensity for working in a high-pressure environment. As an event manager, it’s your job to step in and resolve interpersonal conflict should it surface. Fail to do this, and your team could splinter apart; it’s toxic and impossible to work effectively if your team despises one another. Recognize That There’s A Problem Is there a terse, uncomfortable silence whenever […]

The Institute Of Event Management – An Ambitious Global Initiative

On July 8, 2014 an interesting and ambitious new organization known as The Institute of Event Management made its official debut at The Meetings Show in Olympia, London. The IEM, initially operating out of the United Kingdom, hopes to eventually become an international organization establishing global professional standards for the event industry. Universal standards in the meetings and event industry have been a long time coming. The Meeting Show was a perfect setting for the announcement of this type of global initiative. This annual event focuses on the needs of professional meeting and events planners providing dedicated educational programs, guest […]

Five Technological Hazards You’ll Encounter As An Event Planner

Technology has the irritating tendency to gleefully implode at the most inopportune moments. Any event planner that’s spent some time in the industry knows exactly what we’re talking about. No one gets away without a mishap. Of course, busted tech is almost always the result of human error somewhere along the line, but that’s beside the point. Here are some of the most common technological hazards event planners are likely to deal with at one point or another. Audio/ Visual Malfunction In any major performance or presentation, your equipment absolutely has to work flawlessly. Maybe that’s a tall order, but […]

Event Planner Network: Five Individuals You Need to Know

I’m sure you’ve heard it said before that in the business world, it’s all about who you know. Cliché or not, this old adage holds true in the event industry. Personal talent and passion will only get you so far if you can’t connect with the right people.

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