The Aftermath of a Failed Event, and what to do next?

A while back, I talked a bit about what an event manager—and the brand they’re working with—should do if one of their events goes south. That piece focused primarily on what an event management professional should do to avoid and mitigate trouble. Today, we’re going to focus on how to manage a failed event after the fact.  We’re going to assume that, despite your best efforts, you were unable to salvage your event.

What should be done after an event has gone off the deep end?

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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…

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5 Tips for Planning a Successful Event

There is a fine line between a successful event and one that blows up in your face. It goes without saying that you want to be planning a successful event. And you’re in luck! Here are five simple tips of advice to follow that can lead to a more successful event.

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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…

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Big Data Plays A Role In Event Management

What’s the big deal about big data? We’ll assume every event planner knows they should be collecting hard data on their events and analyzing this information, looking at their metrics and working to improve performance, drive down costs, etc.  We’ll also assume you’ve heard the term Big Data. Many, likely those who don’t fully understand it, say Big Data is the Holy Grail of making events run smoothly and profitably. While that’s certainly an exaggeration, you shouldn’t underestimate the power of information provided through the analysis of Big Data – or its value for your events. To fully understand why…

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