Upcoming Training

3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators & Planners
To help you achieve event success!

Day 1 
Introduction, Overview and Administrative Skills

• 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 2 
Event Coordination and Marketing

• Event planning and production from start to finish, with 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 3
Risk Management, Human Resources, and Communication

• 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
• Effective communication
• Designing and making presentations
• Understanding the importance of professionalism; exhibiting leadership
• Managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism

Click here to view the Event Coordinators & Planners infosheet.

In a recent study, the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that in any given week, 500,000 Canadians do not go to work due to mental health challenges. There is significant evidence that poor mental health at work affects performance at both the individual and organizational level. This workshop is designed to assist leaders in addressing and promoting mental health and reduce stigma of mental illness in a workplace setting.  

The learning objectives will help participants:

• Dispel myths of mental health challenges,
• Identify how to recognize signs and indicators of mental health concerns in the workplace,
• Increase confidence in managing employees experiencing mental health concerns, and
• Support employees through reasonable accommodation when applicable.

This session is designed for Leaders, however all are welcome to attend.

In a recent study, the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that in any given week, 500,000 Canadians do not go to work due to mental health challenges. There is significant evidence that poor mental health at work affects performance at both the individual and organizational level. This workshop is designed to assist leaders in addressing and promoting mental health and reduce stigma of mental illness in a workplace setting.  

The learning objectives will help participants:

• Dispel myths of mental health challenges,
• Identify how to recognize signs and indicators of mental health concerns in the workplace,
• Increase confidence in managing employees experiencing mental health concerns, and
• Support employees through reasonable accommodation when applicable.

This session is designed for Leaders, however all are welcome to attend.