Corporate Event Planning Doesn’t Have to be Scary

4 planning challenges you can easily overcome

‘Tis the season for trick-or-treating, corn mazes and other spooky fun. If there was a haunted house made just for corporate event planners, we have an idea of the scares that would be around every corner: stakeholders with sky-high expectations and a list of details three miles long.

Terrifying, right? But planning your next large-scale event doesn’t have to be the scariest part of October! Here are 4 things that can make event planning feel daunting and how to overcome each one.

High expectations

Corporate events often have high stakes, with the expectations of both attendees and stakeholders running extremely high. The fear of not meeting these expectations can create significant pressure.

Effective communication is an easy way to tackle this challenge. Have a plan, and make sure from the beginning that stakeholders understand the goal of the event. Likewise, make sure attendees understand what they will get out of the event and how they benefit from attending. When it’s all stated up front, it leaves no room for confusion or questions.

Here at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, we have a team dedicated to helping you lay out a plan to reach your event goals and crush those expectations!

Logistics and timing

Coordinating all the logistical elements, from selecting a suitable venue to ensuring timely delivery of services, can be nerve-wracking. The fear of unexpected delays or issues can add stress to the planning process.

Consider breaking down your task list and delegating similar tasks to smaller teams. This will help give them a singular focus so they can get more done and aren’t pulled in multiple directions. It also takes all the responsibility off your plate to be involved in everything.

Don’t have a committee to help? Dorney Park can walk you through all the options and take care of day-of execution so you can relax and enjoy the event as well!

Diverse attendee preferences

Corporate events typically bring together a diverse group of attendees with varying preferences and needs. Striking a balance between meeting these diverse requirements and maintaining a cohesive event experience can be challenging.

This is another point where communication is key. Step back and ask yourself if you were attending, what might you have questions about? Maybe it’s whether a meal will be available or what a seating situation is. Set yourself up for success by asking for preferences, such as dietary restrictions or

accessibility needs, up front so your team can make the necessary accommodations. Then communicate to attendees when or where they may need to self-manage.

Reputation management

A poorly executed corporate event can negatively impact a company's reputation. The fear of public scrutiny and the potential fallout from a poorly received event can make planning daunting.

But the good news is if the other items on this list are being managed, this one will easily fall into place! Attention to detail and planning are keys in ensuring that even if you have to troubleshoot issues during an event, it appears flawless to the attendees and keeps your solid reputation intact.

Need a spot that makes event planning so easy, it’s scary? Dorney Park is here to help! Contact us to get started planning your next company event.

Whether you’re needing to plan a last-minute event for this year – or are looking ahead to 2024 - contact us for more information and start planning today: https://bit.ly/45pxvAr