“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
Event Planning Basics – Establishing Priorities
Once you create a written action plan for your event, you should be able to quickly identify the aspects of the plan that will involve commitments from others that are essential to its success. When those items are identified,
Event Planning Basics – Creating an Action Plan
Screenwriters use a script to tell their story. Chefs work from a recipe to get consistent results. Travelers use a map to get turn-by-turn directions in order to arrive at their destination. Use any analogy you like, but the same
Event Planning Basics – Setting Goals
What is the purpose of your event? What goals do you hope to achieve when all is said and done? Do you wish to educate your attendees? Impress? Motivate? Entertain? Celebrate? Raise awareness? Raise money? Identifying and documenting your goals
Event Planning Basics – Assembling Your Team
Imagine that in a moment of sheer insanity you volunteered to assume responsibility of planning the annual ladies weekend retreat. The date is six months away. You have no budget other than the registration fees; they must cover all of
Believe it or not, you ARE an event planner!
Have you ever found yourself in charge of organizing an event or project and become filled with anxiety and stress? Do you feel unqualified or unprepared to successfully plan or organize a fundraiser, party, or other special occasion? Would you