Course Details
Successful Event Management
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Professional Development
Events
Victoria University Professional and Executive Development
Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington City
Full Day
9:00am - 5.00pm
9:00am - 5.00pm
$575.00
Early Bird Discount available until 28 days prior to the course start date $517.50 excl GST
Early Bird Discount available until 28 days prior to the course start date $517.50 excl GST
Overview:
Organising events in a work environment - is it a conference, product launch, staff function or team event? This course provides the skills to ensure you organise a successful, creative and memorable event.
Who Should Attend:
This course is for you if you are asked to oversee, manage or participate in the organisation of an event, whether you are an administrator, manager, community worker or volunteer.
Course Objectives:
-Understand the event management process
-Gain tools and knowledge to plan an event
-Gain tools and knowledge for the running of event
-Examine evaluation and closure of an event
Course Outline:
-Identifying the event management process
Research
--Planning, Coordination and design
--Compiling terms of reference for the event
--Working with project team members
--Obtaining sponsorship
--Selecting an appropriate venue
--Using a professional conference organiser or event management company
--Effective budgeting
--Compiling timelines and action plans
--The role of the conference facilitator/chairperson/MC
--Identifying risks and factoring in contingencies
--Programme design
Implementation
--Using run sheets
--Compiling contact lists
Evaluation
--Setting criteria for evaluation of the activity
--Evaluation questionnaire design
--Writing up the final report for the organising committee
Course Format:
This is an interactive workshop with a maximum of 16 participants. The presenter uses a combination of presentation and group activities, including a practical exercise in organising an event. You will receive a workbook to take away.
Organising events in a work environment - is it a conference, product launch, staff function or team event? This course provides the skills to ensure you organise a successful, creative and memorable event.
Who Should Attend:
This course is for you if you are asked to oversee, manage or participate in the organisation of an event, whether you are an administrator, manager, community worker or volunteer.
Course Objectives:
-Understand the event management process
-Gain tools and knowledge to plan an event
-Gain tools and knowledge for the running of event
-Examine evaluation and closure of an event
Course Outline:
-Identifying the event management process
Research
--Planning, Coordination and design
--Compiling terms of reference for the event
--Working with project team members
--Obtaining sponsorship
--Selecting an appropriate venue
--Using a professional conference organiser or event management company
--Effective budgeting
--Compiling timelines and action plans
--The role of the conference facilitator/chairperson/MC
--Identifying risks and factoring in contingencies
--Programme design
Implementation
--Using run sheets
--Compiling contact lists
Evaluation
--Setting criteria for evaluation of the activity
--Evaluation questionnaire design
--Writing up the final report for the organising committee
Course Format:
This is an interactive workshop with a maximum of 16 participants. The presenter uses a combination of presentation and group activities, including a practical exercise in organising an event. You will receive a workbook to take away.
Robyn Bennett is the Director of Team Link Training Ltd, a business that provides training in office administration to individuals interested in a professional administrative career.