Introduction to event

 
Event Management HM-402 
Uttarakhand Open University 
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 Time management is not an end in itself. It is the means to an end. It has to 
be linked with setting and meeting goals and, in this way, it provides the way 
to leverage really high achievement out of you and others with whom you 
come into contact. 
 As event management is about delivering on time, good time management 
skills are a must. Event managers need to be in control of time, their own and 
their teams‘. They need to have a good grip on how much they spend on 
specific activities in order to increase productivity, efficiency, effectiveness 
and in order to reduce wasted time. 
 One of the main tasks for event manager is creating a schedule. In order to 
achieve those goals, tasks need to be broken down a timeline. That‘s what 
event managers do: set up schedules and make sure that everything is 
delivered on time. 
Time management is also about setting priorities, which is important in scheduling 
and in project management. Event managers need to know how to prioritize tasks, 
reduce time spent on things that aren‘t that important. Time management is crucial to 
project planning and scheduling. Consequently, time management is a key skill for 
event manager
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The key skills for event managers is an ability to create engagement among the key 
stakeholders throughout the event. When the event is in the planning stage, the event 
manager will typically get together with the department heads and/or team members 
who are going to be involved in the event. This is where that subtle brand of 
leadership that is so essential to the skill set of a successful project manager is 
crucial. 
During this phase, other equally important skills for event managers come into play. 
For example, the event manager needs to have strong communication skills to 
encourage the sharing of ideas and elicit suggestions from team members who may 
be less vocal. This creates a culture of cooperation that is essential to the cross-
departmental dynamic of event . Depending on the event manager‘s proficiency in 
this area, key stakeholders will either gain a sense of shared ownership through the 
opportunity to participate in thought leadership, or may come away feeling as though 
their insights aren‘t being heard. The ability to make team members feel valued and 
appreciated is among the most useful leadership skills for event managers. It 
provides a solid foundation for the project going forward and sets the tone for a 
strong collaborative effort. The project manager should try to foster respect and 
synergy among team members to achieve optimal results. 
Once the event is underway, the team members should be able to turn to the manager 
for guidance and support, but should not feel as if they are being micromanaged. As 
long as everyone is staying on task, adhering to deadlines and documenting their 
progress according to the established processes, the best leadership style and skills 
for event to follow is an ―invisible hand‖ approach that involves listening, showing 

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