September 7, 2017

17 tips for organizing a successful event

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Organizing an event requires attention to detail, advance planning, attention to detail, strong communications skills, attention to detail and ample follow-through — oh, and did we mention attention to detail?

Nothing in event planning matters more than paying attention to the little things. Have you timed speakers to the minute? Are PowerPoint slides properly configured and checked for typos? Have you communicated with the venue or caterer about all food options, including any vegetarian or gluten-free requests? Do you have an accurate budget? If you’re organizing an awards presentation, did someone remember to pick up the…

Christopher Wood
Christopher Wood is editor and publisher of BizWest, a regional business journal covering Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Wood co-founded the Northern Colorado Business Report in 1995 and served as publisher of the Boulder County Business Report until the two publications were merged to form BizWest in 2014. From 1990 to 1995, Wood served as reporter and managing editor of the Denver Business Journal. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He has won numerous awards from the Colorado Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
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