EVENT PLANNING AND CONCEPTUALIZATION

What is a contingency plan?

• Something you always follow

• A plan that is put in place in case of disruptions at an event

• A way to avoid being responsible

Identify the 2 corporate events

• Local cricket match

• Trade shows

• Running event

• Executive retreats

What action could you take to minimise the effects of bad weather at your event?

• Don't hold the event

• Tell people to bring an umbrella

• Nothing, you can't stop it raining

• Identify a suitable inside location in case

Why are security measures important when planning an event?

• To ensure the event is not disrupted and make sure that there is no danger

• To provide a long queue

• It means you can recruit more people

• They aren't important, only for big events

Provide 2 examples of a security measure

• Talking to guests

• Searching bags

• Checking tickets

• refusing to let people in

Why is it important to follow health and safety (2 answers)

• Because you have to

• To ensure the safety of the venue, equipment and people

• It looks good if you do

• To meet laws and legislation

Which 2 are considered leisure events?

• Council meeting

• Football competition

• School prom

• Beach party

What 3 things might be considered in a risk assessment

• The location and venue

• Who's working

• Possible hazards

• Level of risk and how complex the activity is

What is an evaluation

• A document that takes ages

• a document that looks at worked worked well and what didn't

• When you give feedback to your manager

How can you collect data on whether the event was a success? (2 answers)

• How much money the event made

• How many people attended

• looking at the weather forecast

• did people get offered free things?