Make the most out of your corporate or client event with this checklist!
Here’s part 2:
For many people, time is an enemy. We race against the clock to finish assignments and meet deadlines.
The Pomodoro Technique teaches you to work with time, instead of struggling against it.
A revolutionary time management system, it is at once deceptively simple to learn and life-changing to use.
Here is what makes it so unique:
It has the potential to increase your work output or hinder it. From lighting to noise levels, there is a lot that can affect your work. By implementing small steps such as checking your posture and keeping your desk space clean, you can ensure that you have the optimal productivity levels at your place of employment.
For example, researchers at Cornell University found a higher level of adrenaline in employees who were exposed to low levels of noise, compared to employees exposed to no noise. This particular discovery led them to believe that employees who experienced higher levels of noise were more stressed.
To find out what is the key to a productive workspace, let’s check out this infographic from Davitt Corporate Partners.
What is your biggest distraction at work? Let us know in the comments below!
When it comes to business travel, being an expert flyer doesn’t require paying up for business class airfare.
All it takes to fly like a pro is knowing what to pack, how to pack it, and where to spend your time once you get through airport security.
The infographic below from Business Insider has all the tips you need for a stress-free and productive business travel experience.
When you have this kind of opportunity, it’s not enough just to have a great time. You need to take advantage of everything the event has to offer.
You don’t just want to be a passive audience member — you want to be an active participant.
Actually, there’s a whole lot you can do to completely prepare for — and get the most out of — your next event. The infographic below can provide some direction. It will tell you everything you need to know to prepare for any event:
So you have found the perfect venue for your next event, now you need to start to think about the room layout and in particular the seating style for your audience.
As discussed before, the communication factor on any event is critical.
Whether you are setting up a business presentation, training classroom, hosting a full scale gala dinner or product launch, the arrangement of the seating can make all the difference.
You have invited your audience to communicate a message, so it’s important that your audience is seated in the best way to achieve the maximum impact for your message!
Check the infographic below and follow our tips:
The reason time management gadgets and systems don’t work is that these systems are designed to manage clock time. Clock time is irrelevant. You don’t live in or even have access to clock time. You live in real time, a world in which all time flies when you are having fun or drags when you are doing your taxes.
The good news is that real time is mental: you create it. Anything you create, you can manage. It’s time to remove any self-sabotage or self-limitation you have around “not having enough time,” or today not being “the right time” to start a business or manage your current business properly.
There are only three ways to spend time: thoughts, conversations and actions. Regardless of the type of business you own, your work will be composed of those three items.
As an entrepreneur, you may be frequently interrupted or pulled in different directions. While you cannot eliminate interruptions, you do get a say on how much time you will spend on them and how much time you will spend on the thoughts, conversations and actions that will lead you to success.
Here is an infographic that will help you managing your time:
Every event planner uses this budget to stay organized and prepared for any client inquiry, and an event budget will help you from overspending.
First of all, list four categories along the top:
Item
Projected Expense
Actual Expense
Details
Then categorize and track the expense items following this infographic:
A launch party is the perfect way to highlight your client’s new product or introduce your event planning business to clients and your supporters, so how do you make it memorable?
When you plan a launch party it’s more than hiring a venue and working with a caterer to make sure the right food is served.
When in the planning phase, it’s essential to decide what you must have at your party, what is nice to have and what you can do without.
Here are 10 tips to plan a launch party: