4 Lessons from the Biggest Event I've Ever Planned
Phew! I don't think I've ever put as much work into one event as I did for this year's 10th Annual Hispanic Choice Awards . This year's show took place at the historic Merriam Theater in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 5, 2013. With over 1200 guests, an outdoor red carpet, and a huge after party, it was the most spectacular event that I have ever produced. Now that I have had more than 2 weeks to decompress and revel in a post-show glow, I am now in the space of reflection, critique and improvement; an important part of any event planner's process. For the project managers and event planners among you, I have narrowed down 4 takeaways for taking on a large event or logistics-packed project that will guarantee success: Three Cheers for Volunteers ! Volunteers can be Godsends if utilized effectively! My first year doing this show I had 10; that did not work. We all ran around like headless chickens and my feet were throbbing by the end of the night. This year I...