EMAILS Email can be a very effective way to keep the momentum going for any project between face-to-face meetings. If your team members all have an email address that they check on a regular basis, this is probably your best
Event Planning and Organization Basics – Effective Communication Part 1
Event planning success can only occur when the planning team is working in total harmony. Everyone knows the tasks they are responsible for, and how their efforts fit into the big picture. The event coordinator has to make sure
Event Planning and Organization Basics – Dealing with Procrastination (Pt. 4)
Tip # 6 – Learn your limits Stress is probably one of the biggest factors in chronic procrastination. This can be result of taking on too much, or miscalculating the time involved in completing a task or project. BEFORE you
Event Planning and Organization Basics – Dealing with Procrastination (Pt. 3)
Tip #5 – Fight the urge to be perfect Many times it’s the fear of failure or not measuring up to society’s standards that can paralyze us into making a commitment, delaying a task or avoiding it altogether. I find when I’m
Event Planning and Organization Basics – Dealing with Procrastination (Pt. 2)
Tip #2 – Break the task into smaller parts and Tip #3 – Complete the toughest parts first. “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!” This should be your mantra if you are an habitual procrastinator.
Event Planning and Organization Basics – Dealing with Procrastination (Pt. 1)
“The really happy people are those who have broken the chains of procrastination, those who find satisfaction in doing the job at hand. They’re full of eagerness, zest, and productivity. You can be, too.” Norman Vincent Peale Pretend you’re back in high school
Effective Time Management Tools for Event Planning
Have you ever tried to slice a tomato with a dull knife, or hang a picture without a hammer? Attempting to complete any task efficiently without the proper equipment is not only frustrating, it’s a huge time-waster. Equipping yourself with
Applying Project Management Principles to Event Planning (or,“Don’t expect a ‘filet mignon’ event on a ‘fried chicken’ budget!”)
When you think of the term ‘project management’, you might think of a construction project, or a software development project. A good project manager is skilled at managing: 1) scope (the goals and requirements); 2) time (knowing how long it
Time Management – Calendars and Planners (Includes Printable Calendar)
I love the time of year when calendars and planners hit the shelves. Each year the selection grows as manufacturers try to help us find a way to organize the chaos of our lives. Wall calendars with pictures of adorable
Effective Time Management
Do you ever have trouble remembering things that need to be done? Do you struggle to arrive on time to appointments? Do you have difficulty maintaining focus on a single task long enough to finish it? Do you ever