3 Part Training Series for Event Coordinator & Planners
3 Part Training Series for Event Coordinator & Planners
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Day One - June 9 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Introduction, Overview & Administrative Skills
An overview of the National Occupational Standard for the EVC; an assessment of the collective skill base / experience of the participants and an introduction to the instructor.
Learning objectives for today:
- Understanding the various components of the business plan and how they all feed into the event.
- Understanding the goals of the event and using them to develop an event agenda.
- Developing a critical path in line with the business plan and learning to delegate responsibilities effectively.
- Developing an effective reporting and monitoring process and other administrative tasks.
- Using budgets as a means of control.
- Understanding the importance of financial controls overall.
- “What would you do” practical exercises.
Day Two - June 16, 2017 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Event Coordination & Marketing
Learning objectives for today:
- Event planning and production from start to finish with a focus on major areas such as event design and set up, delegate / performer management, security, food and beverage, post-event evaluation, and more!
- Understanding the role of marketing and how it ties into the overall planning of the event.
- “What would you do” practical exercises.
Day Three - June 23 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Risk Management & Human Resources
Learning objectives for today:
- Understanding legislation and ensuring your event complies with it.
- Understanding and adhering to a risk management plan.
- Understanding “who” is at risk.
- Developing an effective contingency plan.
- Recruiting staff, volunteers; interviewing and selecting applicants.
- Training staff and volunteers; providing leadership and motivation.
- “What would you do” practical exercises.
Communication & Professionalism
Learning objectives for today:
- Effective communication.
- Designing and making presentations.
- Understanding the importance of professionalism; exhibiting leadership.
- Managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism.
- “What would you do” practical exercises.
