Once you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Explain the elements of an effective event close-down
KEY TERMS Event close-down
Close-down
What elements may need to be considered when an event has finished
Final Phase of Event Activities
Sequencing of Close-down Activities
Usually, the clear-up operation moves from small items to large ones
Staff Briefings
Traffic and Workforce Management
Separating Reusable Resources from Recycling
Careful storekeeping and the ability to redeploy equipment and other materials may save a great deal of money and effort for future events
Reinstatement
Evaluation
Why is it important to have effective close-down plans in place
Event Evaluation
Types of Information
The Purpose of Evaluation
Sources of Information for Evaluation
Limitations of Effective Evaluations
Feedback or evaluation information should be gathered in a structured way
How might an event evaluation be useful for the future
Why is it important to evaluate events
What event can you think of that has left a lasting social, environmental, or economic impression
Environmental Outcomes
Legacies
Event-based regeneration activities are usually regarded as physical and economic
Why do event legacies matter
Close-down and Legacies
What steps would you take to not only plan but implement an effective event close-down
Select the most appropriate answer for each of the following: Which of the following is NOT an administrative focus of close-down
Why is divestment an important part of the close-down for mega events
How useful is an event evaluation