C053 — Event Planning

Module One: Getting Started
• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives
• The Parking Lot
• Action Plan

Module Two: Types of Events
• Awards
• Charity
• Conferences and Seminar
• Holiday
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Brainstorming
• Determine the Event’s Purpose
• Determine a Theme
• Write Down & Review Ideas
• Determine a Date
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Types of Entertainment
• Games
• Activities
• Speakers
• Performers
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Support Staff
• Security
• Valet
• Wait Staff
• Clean up Crew
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Technical Staff
• Visual Technician (lighting)
• Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
• Audio Technician (Sound)
• Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Vendors
• Food
• Equipment
• Decorations and Furnishing
• Photography/ Video
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Finalize the Plan
• Venue
• Registration
• Entertainment
• Cuisine and Decor
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Administrative Tasks
• Create a Budget
• Branding and Marketing
• Insurance and Permits
• Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Get Organized
• Form a Team
• Timeline
• Checklists
• Backup Plans
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Post Event Activities
• Survey
• Share Media (photos and video)
• Send Thank you Notes
• Start planning the Next Event!
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of the Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations