Define the 5 Cs of event management.

Definitions should include

• concept—overall themes, purpose, and objectives of the event
• coordination—the logistics of the event (e.g., booking a venue, arranging catering, hiring staff, providing transportation)
• control—management and direction of the event as a whole
• culmination—the day of the event itself
• close out—a variety of activities following the event (e.g., data analysis, collecting feedback from attendees and stakeholders, assessing the event’s overall success).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the key steps in the event planning process?
• Why is it essential to understand the goals of the event prior to starting the planning process?

Communication

• What essential questions need to be answered prior to the event?
• How do event managers communicate with their staff prior to and during an event?

Leadership

• How can event managers handle potential challenges during an event?
• How does one build an event management team?

Management

• What skills are necessary to handle a crisis during an event?