The Power of Attention to Detail and Adaptability in Event Management in the Philippines
Sunday, March 19, 2023
"Success in event management is all about attention to detail and the ability to adapt to any situation that arises."
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail is easier said than done. In the world of event management, you prepare for a long checklist, orient your people to their specific tasks, and make rounds to check if they are doing their work.
Attention to detail is your ability to spot minute aspects of the event you are running from pre-event, the actual event, and post-event.
In fact, our ability to have very focused attention to detail is what our clients are paying for. This ability is what makes us deliver a successful event. The ability to not leave any stone unturned in order to deliver the experience the participants of the event are expecting.
Adaptability
Despite the fact that we are good at the details of the event, unexpected things happen. From a supplier forgetting a mic, a late speaker or entertainer, a poor emcee that does not deliver what it is advertised to do, etc.
Things happen immediately that are out of our control. When this thing happened, our ability to adapt and make sound and fast decisions are needed.
I remember hiring a voice-over talent only to be rejected by the client in the initial minutes of the event. I was forced to do the voice-over of that event. The client ended up liking my work.
Another was a band that arrived late at one of the events I handled. We were forced to change the activity right there to cover the big hole the band left because of their tardiness.
In summary, attention to detail and adaptability goes hand-in-hand to ensure a successful event in the eyes of your clients. These two skills are a must-have for aspiring event management companies in the Philippines who wish to be successful in this very challenging field.
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