Masterminding the perfect business function
or event

course overview

Too many of us have been to one too many conferences or corporate functions that just don't live up to our expectations.

Corporate functions and events are part of business and if you are the one entrusted with the big job, you need to be capable of delivering an event that lives long in the memory of those who attend. Managing budgets, deadlines and logistics have to become second nature to you.

Fortunately, delivering top notch corporate events can be mastered.

Ensure you possess the skills and competencies needed to orchestrate an unforgettable function time and again. The course covers the following key topics:

MARKETING & DELIVERING AN OUTSTANDING EVENT:

• Understanding all the elements that make an event
  successful and memorable.

• Delivering an event that will delight your client.

• Excellent communication between you, your client and service providers.

• Advertising & marketing the event.

• Creating excitement and interest in your event.

• Knowing who should attend.

• Creating invitations that work.

• Decorating and branding: achieving the balance.

• How to arrange sponsorship and what kind of
  sponsorship is appropriate.

• How to make people want to attend

MASTERING THE LOGISTICS OF IT ALL:

• Planning for the expected and the unexpected.

• Co-ordinating all parties involved.

• Negotiating the best deal with suppliers.

• Mastering budgeting so there are no nasty surprises.

• Applying basic project management principles.

• The value of performing site inspections.

• Ensuring stakeholder consultation.

• How specifications, procedures and checklists can make the process easy.

ENSURING ALL BASES ARE COVERED:

• How to choose an appropriate guest speaker.

• Knowing when to have a master of ceremonies.
  About photographers.

• What kind of audio and visual equipment you will need.

• How to organise the technical equipment so that it
  actually works on the day!

• How to ensure a smooth and effective registration
  process.

• About bookings, confirmations, invoicing and payment.

• PR and the media.

who should attend

• Event organisers/administrators

• Personal Assistants, secretaries and administrators

• Marketing assistants & administrators

• Conference or training co-ordinators and administrators

• Anyone involved in the planning of conferences, workshops, training, end of year functions, client functions, product launches, breakfast seminars, cocktail parties, company functions or other company events

outcomes

After attending this course attendees should:

• Be able to deliver a successful event

• Successfully market an event

• Be able to plan and co-ordinate all elements successfully

• Prepare and manage an event budget

take home tools

• Training Manual & CD

• All delegates receive one month of telephonic support relating to course content

general

COURSE DURATION

The course will take place over 2 days - 08:30 to 16:00/16:30 daily

COURSE FEES

R7 380.00 (excl. VAT) per delegate
(5% discount for enrolment 2 weeks prior to course date.)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration Confirmation must be sent prior to the start of the scheduled course.

the venue

The course will take place at the AstroTech Conference Centre in Parktown, Johannesburg. 

The AstroTech Conference centre is in a gracious mansion in one of the most historic and beautiful areas of Johannesburg.

It is a high-end business focused conference centre with competitively priced packages, excellent facilities and top client service.

Close to major highways, airport and Johannesburg city centre, this state-of-the-art venue offers elegance, discretion, security and convenience with safe parking.

The course will be run from 08:30 to 16:30 daily.

Course venues will be confirmed prior to course commencement.

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