Describe the skills required of an event organizer and explain the role of an
event organizer.
A few examples of skills that are needed to manage an business event are:
Communication Skills:
This skill is very important in organizing a business event, because event planners
interact with a lot of people, For example colleagues, sponsors or event
attendances so it is important that the manager has good communication skills so
that everyone involved in the event understands their tasks. Good event
organizers must have good developed written and verbal communication skills.
They must communicate with confidence, clarity and respect to other people.
Listening is also very important in managing a business event.
Problem-Solving
Problems arise all the time. For example if you ordered a banner and it doesn’t
arrive on time during the event you will have a problem. Successful event
organizers are able to think on their feet, need to always stay calm and make
quick and good decisions when a problem arises.
Budgeting:
Another skill needed to organize a business event is budgeting skills. This skill is
important for an event organizer because he needs to be able to estimate and
keep track of the spending’s when organizing a event. Good organizers must use
effective tools and strategies to come up with a list of what things are necessary
for the event and how much they will cost and if these expenses are necessary.
Organizing:
The last important skill needed to manage a successful business event are
organizing skills. In order to organize a good business event the organizer must
take care of a lot of things at once. So, the organizer must have organizing skills
like managing and multitasking in order to carry the tasks well out in order to
have a good event. It is important to have in mind what the event should look like
and always keep notice of the small details to even make it better.