For one to consistently up keep themselves and be presentable as an event planner, there are rules and codes of conduct you will have to abide to, to maintain a respectable status with attendees and clients. To be able to match up to the best event planners, your aim should be to stand out at any event, settling for no less than the best. Despite the issues or troubling dilemma you may be faced with during any event, be obstinate about maintaining a poised and calm attitude. There should be no exception concerning how you as an event planner should behave at an event. As a result of that, below are three tips to keep in mind as an event planner when in public and working with others.
#1. Be Professional In All You Do
From all the things that attendees will take note of, the professionalism an event planner displays in carrying out his/her duties speaks volumes about their competence. Brief your team members on what should and shouldn’t be done before the start of the event, this is done in order to make sure everyone works with the same concept and understanding. Always have information with you that may be handy to those who may need it. Try to work under pressure without losing your cool and whatever the case may be, keep calm and be professional in all your doing.
#2. Make Yourself Available To Customers
An event planner is not only one who plans and ensure things are in place, you are also a friend to your client, exhibiting caring and thoughtful disposition. Make yourself available to your customers and attendees by showing respect to them regardless of their age. Although there might be times some clients or attendees will lash out at you, all you need to do is endure it, don’t take it too personally or try to retaliate in a fit of rage. Everyone has a say in this field of work, uphold yourself to be optimistic showing due respect to those you work with. All in all, take responsibility for your actions and always be considerate of others.
#3. Don’t Involve Yourself In Professional Risks
Professional risks may not only have to do with careless investments or getting involved in other financial issues. Some of these risk go far beyond that. A rude attitude to a fellow work mate, talking careless about a client and taking what you don’t deserve all includes taking a professional risk. A planner should be attentive to others, stay focused to what someone tells them and communicate effectively. A planner who does not comport himself/herself well will not be one that people want to work with. Maintain a professional and organised protocol at all events. Avoid getting involved in risks, and uphold a respectable rank. Let others look up to you and desire to work with and be like you.
These few tips will help you keep an organised team and exhibit top qualities as an event planner, follow them and abide by them in all your doing.