Simple Tips for Surviving Corporate Events
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post because I’ve been knee deep in event management work and pitching for work next year. I’ve literally hardly stopped working for three weeks – which is something I’m seeing a lot as people try to get as much work completed as possible before the recession kicks in. I thought about writing a post on event management, you know the ten steps to running a perfect event type thing, but really, it’s too broad a subject. I do recommend you head over to Julius’ event manager blog though, an exceptional resource..
What I am going to tell you instead is three simple top tips for surviving a large corporate event, be it an exhibition, conference, networking event, or other. So here goes:
1. Wear comfortable shoes – I know, it seems obvious, but how many ladies do you see at every event wearing crazy high heels (and sometimes men too). Ditch the heels girls and put on some comfortable flats. Fellas too, make sure your shoes have some comfort value and are not brand new – this is the wrong time to break in those shoes! To aid further, try and sit down whenever possible and take plenty of breaks.
2. Don’t forget to drink (and eat) – another obvious one I hear you say, but it’s amazing how easy it is to forget to keep drinking when you are working an exhibition stand, show floor or conference registration desk. You wouldn’t catch me running an event without a bottle of Lucozade at my side that’s for sure.
3. Plan carefully – nothing creates more stress than being underprepared for an event. Imagine turning up to an exhibition, only to find your furniture hadn’t been ordered and you would have to beg, steal and borrow from other exhibitors (this does happen more often than you’d think).
So there you go, three simple tips for surviving corporate events. Be great to hear your experiences and other tips, what are the essentials you need for event survival.???
Tag:EventsWhat Can President Barack Obama do for your Business?
Ok so I won’t pretend to be able to predict how President Elect Barack Obama will impact your business world, but I would like to offer my congratulations to the new President and all of the American people for what will undoubtedly be an exciting time of change.
Also, a huge well done to John McCain. What a fantastically gracious runner-up! If you haven’t already seen them, here are both of their speeches…
Tag:Reader Polls-
Recent Conversations
-
- John P.: Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning...
- Web Design Los Angeles: This is really good tips for all. Small but very useful tips for health....
- Freddie Laker: Good post. All of this withstanding the biggest problem I’m having these...
- Kevin: That’s some good advice. You have a great point with the visit the office statement. I...
- trickster online guide: subliminal messages are not fake. it just make sense.
- Ernie Small: needless to say, this is a highly speculative topic that is almost impossible to...
- Internet Marketing: You got it right. Advertsing online and internet marketing is the only way!
- internet business opportunities: Super post, thanks for writting it, people should look into this...
-
Loading ...
-
Subscribe to this Blog
