For an event organizer, there are never enough hours in the day. No wonder that Forbes named “event coordinator” the fifth most stressful job of 2017! Prolonged exposure to stress isn’t just bad for your work performance and personal life, it can also be detrimental to your physical and mental health. So what can you do? Luckily, t here are simple habits you can grow to maximize your productivity and reduce stress. Whether you’re a time management ninja or more adept at reacting on the fly , here are 15 habits to help get more control over your to-do list. Habit 1: Use the 80/20 rule The 80/20 rule suggests that 80 percent of our output comes from only 20 percent of our input. In other words, if we focus on the impactful tasks at hand, we will achieve far more, more effectively. Take a look at your workload: What drives the biggest impact on your event’s success? Prioritize those tasks and try not to sweat the small stuff. Habit 2: Systemize your ...
The days leading up to your event can be hectic. After months of hard work and planning, you still have a million loose ends to tie up — and the clock is ticking. While not everything will go exactly to plan at your event (is that even possible?), you’ll rest easier if you can stay organized. This handy checklist will help you do just that. Fill out the form on the right to start crossing things off of your list. You’ll get the steps you need to: Tighten up your day-of timeline Confirm your communication plan Put together “emergency” kits to get your team through the day REVIEW The days leading up to your event can be hectic. Your months of hard work and planning have all lead up to this. You have a million loose ends to tie up, and the clock is ticking. While we can’t guarantee that everything will go exactly to plan at your event (is that even possible?), we can help you rest a little easier with this essential pre-event checklist. Set aside a few hours t...