Course Aims

This course covers everything you need to know about organising and running successful events from brainstorming sessions to fundraising events, training sessions, exhibitions, conferences, product launches and different corporate events.

The skills participants will develop will be to

Plan for the right type of event

Understand the ABC of preparation

Put the show together

Work with other organisations, from speakers to facilities providers

Make the technology work for you

Learn how to avoid meeting mistakes

The course is for

Anyone who is new to running events, is planning larger scale events or wants to enhance the public image of the event.  Events cost a great deal of money to stage and getting it right is vital.  Nothing can beat good planning and organisation whatever the type of event.

Topics covered

Choosing  the type of event that is most appropriate to your focus

Finding the setting, deciding your equipment and setting the date

Assessing your needs for transport, venue and suppliers

Identifying your audience, making announcements & sending invitations

Creating the right atmosphere with catering, décor etc

Arranging transport, additional activities, accommodation, planning the agenda and setting times

Deciding speakers and managing their contribution

Supporting the guests and dealing with special requirements

Negotiating with suppliers

Recognising health & safety issues

Handling presentations

Managing budgets

Looking at the alternatives of teleconferencing & videoconferencing

Promoting your event

Avoiding the mistakes

Delegates will be encouraged to participate in our unique ITS (intensive task series) to practise the techniques developed during the course, in a supportive, safe environment.

The benefits

Organising a successful event can range from ensuring national and global recognition for a company to creating favourable publicity for departments and teams.  Successful events can inspire, motivate, energise, focus, create awareness, communicate, reassure, encourage participation and generate team spirit and through careful planning will pay dividends to the organisation and its growth.

Course duration 1 day.