As event and venue professionals, we know there are always risks involved in organizing successful events. From unpredictable weather to last-minute speaker cancellations, so much is out of our control. This makes having a solid risk management plan essential.
Though risk management is often seen as a dull planning necessity, strong strategies provide immense value to our organizations and events. They give us the flexibility and foresight to handle uncertainties and problems as they arise, and allow us to provide attendees with the best possible experience, even when the unexpected happens.
Thoughtful strategies for assessing and mitigating risks are incredibly valuable for event and venue organizations, as they help prepare for the unexpected from minor technical issues to major security concerns. Going through this process early in event planning allows integrating preventive measures into the event design and enables us to better anticipate potential issues and have plans in place to address anything that might throw an event off course. This builds confidence in your events and organization as a whole. Our latest blog postexplores why risk management is a crucial planning tool for event leaders to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks.
As event planning professionals, we all want to create memorable and meaningful experiences. Engaging in proper risk management practices gives us the power to do this consistently, regardless of what surprises get thrown our way. I hope you’ll find the information in this newsletter valuable as you plan your upcoming events and continue strengthening your emergency preparedness and safety programs.
Effective risk management can make all the difference in creating successful events. Our latest blog postexplains how integrating risk assessment and mitigation into the early stages of event planning allows organizers to proactively address potential issues. Learn how proper training, communication, and continuous monitoring during events enable venues to deliver smooth, quality experiences that leave positive impressions.
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What do you wish Event Managers knew about the work you do?
I wish that Event Managers truly understood the value that health and safety plays in the overall picture of a successful event. No matter the size or scope, their attendee's safety and well-being is an integral part of creating a great experience.
As health and safety professionals, we strive to be a seamless partner to our clients. Most event attendees don't – nor should know – where the event production team ends, and where we, as the health and safety team, begin. We are an extension of creating great customer service in the name of our client partners. From event conception to completion, we are here to assist our client partners in safely realizing their event vision, while at the same time, lessening their liability exposure.
From your perspective, what could Event Managers do ahead of time to make events safer?
The earlier in the event design and/or planning stages Event Managers involve the health and safety team, the better. If any potential exposure to health and safety can be identified and mitigated in the very beginning, it can potentially save time and budget. In my personal experience, I have worked with Production Designers to help create their vision, while placing health and safety first and without compromising their creative expression.
What additional tools, equipment, training, or support would make it easier to respond to emergencies during events?
Training is the cornerstone of effective response in any emergency. Our industry operates under more unique parameters than most other industries that utilize health and safety teams. Things often change at a moment's notice in a myriad of areas within the scope of an event. We can deal with everything from a blister to a full cardiac arrest within moments of each other, and all under a crowd's watchful eyes. Not only is training in our craft important, but also in customer service, effective communication, as well as personalized training drills within contracted venues. The more confident a responder feels walking into an event, the more effective of a responder they will be.
Join us for a compelling discussion on risk management with acclaimed expert Wayne Middleton on Monday, November 20th at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET. With decades of experience assessing hazards and developing mitigation strategies for high-profile events worldwide, Wayne and the Joffe team will discuss approaches for identifying threats, analyzing risks, and integrating proactive protocols to enhance safety.
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