Once you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Discuss the importance of risk management and contingency planning for events
KEY TERMS Hazard
Why does changing one element close to an event increase the risk of failure
Risk Management and Contingency Planning
The Risk Management Process
Risk Management
Four Main Groups of Risks
Responding to Risk
These steps can be broken down as follows
Controlling Risk
For risks that have severe consequences, then there are two choices
Risk Analysis Matrix
How could scenario and contingency planning be used to reduce risks at a large public event such as National Day celebrations
Analysis
Preparation
Contingency Planning
How would your planning of such an event aim to address the four points listed above, and what might affect the relative importance of a potential risk
Risk Management
Why is contingency planning important
Implementation Preparedness
Response Planning
Skills and Attributes of Event Staff
Qualities of a Skilled Event Manager
Organizational Staffing Needs
Community Events
Identifying Staffing Needs
Required Skills and Attributes of Event Staf
Municipality Event Coordinator
Event Staffing
Determining the Number and Type of Staff Employed
Determining the Number and Type of Staff Employed
What factors might influence the workforce makeup for an event?
Factors Influencing the Number and Type of Staff
Why do different events require different numbers and types of staf
The balance between types of staff: paid or volunteer
Sourcing Information
Managing Event Operations
Managing Event Operations
Managing Event Operations
Why do event managers need to ensure that all permits, licenses and legislation are followed or applied for
One example of such an event would be the Hareed Fishing Competition on the Farasan Islands
Contracting
Examples of Permits, Licenses, and Legislation
Event Management Skillsets
Are the same set of event management skills required for every type of event
The Need for Skilled Event Management
Common Event Management Tasks
Management of Event Tasks
management by walking around
Bump-in
Security
Media Handling
Event Infrastructure
Monitoring Event Infrastructure
What infrastructure is important at a food festival
Policies, Procedures, and Performance Standards
Evaluation of Success
What responsibilities will you delegate to others? What will you keep? Why
Sources of Feedback
Why is it important to have an effective event manager at an event
Event Management
What technologies and IT programs will make your task easier
How will you plan your time to ensure that while you are visible, you can respond to any emergencies
Select the most appropriate answer for each of the following: Which of the following categories would negative publicity around an event venue fall into
Explain the most important reason to have an effective contingency planning process
What is the most important quality of an event manager