Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Workshop Objectives
- The Parking Lot
- Action Plan
Module Two: Types of Events
- Awards
- Charity
- Conferences and Seminar
- Holiday
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Brainstorming
- Determine the Event's Purpose
- Determine a Theme
- Write Down & Review Ideas
- Determine a Date
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Types of Entertainment
- Games
- Activities
- Speakers
- Performers
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Support Staff
- Security
- Valet
- Wait Staff
- Clean up Crew
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Technical Staff
- Visual Technician (lighting)
- Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
- Audio Technician (Sound)
- Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Vendors
- Food
- Equipment
- Decorations and Furnishing
- Photography/ Video
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Finalize the Plan
- Venue
- Registration
- Entertainment
- Cuisine and Decor
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Administrative Tasks
- Create a Budget
- Branding and Marketing
- Insurance and Permits
- Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Get Organized
- Form a Team
- Timeline
- Checklists
- Backup Plans
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Post Event Activities
- Survey
- Share Media (photos and video)
- Send Thank you Notes
- Start planning the Next Event!
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words From The Wise
- Review Of The Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations