Event Management Session 2 re-cap

What is the purpose of risk assessment in event management?

• To increase the likelihood of hazards

• To create more severe controls

• To manage and minimize risk

• To ignore potential dangers

What should event organisers be familiar with in terms of security procedures?

• Emergency procedures at the venue

• The nearest coffee shops

• The location of restrooms

• The event schedule

What are the six planning skills that organisers should use?

• Organising, Planning, Problem solving, Time management, Negotiating, Communicating

• Planning, Time management, Negotiating, Communicating, Interpersonal, Organisational

• Organising, Problem solving, Time management, Negotiating, Communicating, Interpersonal

• Problem solving, Time management, Negotiating, Communicating, Interpersonal, Organisational

What are some potential time management mistakes that event organisers should avoid?

• Waiting for others to progress on tasks

• Wasting time on relevant activities

• Avoiding distractions like social media

• Being organized

What is a key requirement for negotiation skills?

• Being unfair

• Developing relationships

• Ignoring the other party's needs

• Being unprepared

What is an example of effective verbal communication?

• Speaking too fast

• Using clear language

• Avoiding pauses

• Speaking at a low volume

What are some interpersonal skills that event organisers need when working with others?

• Optimism, Calm, Confidence

• Pessimism, Anxiety, Tension

• Rapport, Empathy, Reluctance

• Negativity, Stress, Isolation

What is a method of getting feedback on the process of organising an event?

• Observations, Questionnaires, Appraisals

• Rating scales, Observations, Interviews

• Rating scales, Questionnaires, Appraisals

• Questionnaires, Interviews, Appraisals

What is a critical factor in questionnaire design for getting accurate data?

• Leading questions

• Complex language

• Easily understood questions

• Unbalanced approach

What does a performance appraisal identify for event organisers?

• No goals

• Short to medium term goals

• Unachievable goals

• Long term goals