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The Importance of Teamwork During an Event
Unpredictability in the event planning world is a double-edged sword. On one hand you have the excitement of staying on your toes and then on the other is Murphy's Law..."anything that can go wrong WILL go wrong." And that bring us to the topic for today; the importance of teamwork during an event.
As an event planner, it is painstakingly crucial that you are more than well prepared for bumps that may appear on the road to a successful event. The success of an event never rides on the shoulders of one person, but of the whole team. Working with this in mind creates an synergetic air of accomplishment and achievement. The following are three tips and perks of working as a team during an event:
Tip #1: It is important to know everyone's skill sets and strong points.
Perks: As the event planner you will know exactly who is needed for particular tasks that may arise unexpectedly during an event. Time is critical when executing an event and it will save you a ton of time if you know exactly who to call for the job. This also helps team members feel that they are just as important as the next team member because there has never been a puzzle that was complete without all of the pieces whether big or small. Since all of us were not born with the IQ of Albert Einstein, it is great to be surrounded by people that may be an expert in a field where you are lacking. Sharing expertise will make your event that much better!
Tip #2: Encourage a brainstorming session on possible "OMG" scenarios that could pop-up and multiple solutions to those problems.
Perks: You never know what could happen during the event, but there's nothing wrong with playing the "what if" game. Playing this game grants the event planner a much better idea about strength of the team and in turn make you a more informed event planner. In my experience, team members have come up with scenarios that I would have never thought of and it has gotten me out of some pretty sticky situations. This also opens the flow of creativity and a sense of connectedness within a team.
Tip #3: Clear communication, edification, and appreciation are essential.
Perks: Did you ever hear the saying, "you can catch more flies with honey"? Well, this rings true when building a foundation of teamwork. Clear communication at all time fosters a great working environment for all and paves a smoother path to a memorable event. Team members work harder, are more productive, and effective when they feel appreciated. When your team knows that they are appreciated, they will have your back (and each others) every step of the way.
So now that you have some great tips to get your team on board, get out there and be the awesome event planner I know you are! And as always WE would like to wish you the best in all that you do! If you have questions or comments please feel free to post them below or shoot me an email.
This is Allyson Wynn signing off and may all your events be a "Wynning Experience"!