Simple Trash Blind Eye

I am thinking about this Jamaican proverb....meaning small things can have/cause big effects/problems.

In events the little things overlooked can actually ruin the experience. Something as simplE as forgetting to put adequate Toilet paper in the bathroom can mar the impact of an event.

I am beginning to realize how completely in control the event manager has to be and hence am trying to work on my flaws......one BIG one....PROCRASTINATION!

I do get things done...no doubt...but I could get more done if I would organize my time better.

ONE NOTE ON THE WORLD CUP

So far I have one problem with the World Cup...... but back to SIMPLE TRASH BLIND EYE.... The vuvuzellas are really annoying!

They are ruining the joy of watching the games and listening to the commentary. Why didnt they think about the impact of tens of thousands of people blowing this instrument and the racket it would create.

this just goes to show

YOU HAVE TO SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Thinking about the Impact of Events

Our first assignment for Event Management Class has thinking about the impact of events on the community and stakeholders. Firstly, the impact of an event can be either positive or negative (this we know intuitively) its like something good may happen and something bad is definitely going to happen. True, the best planned events have had some major setback or challenge that can derail the entire project.

Case in Point

My sister and I went to the recently held Ms St James Festival Queen Pageant, the event was wonderful, entertaining and well organized. We had fun and our only regret was that we late and missed the opening ceremony.

A friend of mine who is closely linked to the event told me, that the girls' formal dresses (designer made) only arrived 2 minutes before the formal wear segment of the competition.

We didn't have a clue. The show went on smoothly, while backstage was in chaos.

Events are kinda like that the 80's T Shirt that says Sh*t happens.

It does though, and when it does happen it can ruin the impact of the event if the sh*t that happens outweighs the good that happens.

So What To DO

Events are planned to have impact. Positive impact is preferred (for normal people at least),So it is the Event Manager's Job to take control of the event and clients to ensure the impact is positive.

More on what to do....... when i find out what to do.

I Want My 30%

So we are in Event Management class and we are brainstorming trying to find the perfect event to have the right impact on the lives of our community. An experienced member of the class suggested we do something for Charity, so I am all for it.

So after this was suggested, I asked if we were doing this strictly non profit and give all the proceeds to the children, the reply

"I don't know about you but I want my 30%"

What if all 20 something of us wanted our 30%.

More on that later.

Finding Out More

Another Events Management Class yesterday and we are learning more....as to be expected yes. The class will have to plan and execute a real Event in August. This event will contribute 60% to the overall course grade and so far there have been some interesting suggestions during our brainstorming...including the suggestion of a dog show!

I chuckled a little when the dog show was suggested...not that I don't like dogs, but a Dog Show! The beauty of brainstorming...everyone gets to get their two cents in, i got a chance to learn more about the people i will be spending the next 10 weeks with.

Well the consensus seems to be that the class should organize a Charity event to assist needy children with back to school funds. That is good, I like the idea Jamaican children need all the help they can get. So I am fully on board with the charity event.



'look at those cute faces'