A Manager's Guide to Planning a Successful Corporate Event

For employees, corporate events are simply a bit ofEvent Agenda and Considerations
fun... the chance to socialize and talk with theirThink about the go kart racing format that will
workmates about something other than work, andachieve the best results for your corporate event in
perhaps have a beer before 5 o'clock! For those onMelbourne. Your aim is for eveyone to have fun so
the organizing side of corporate events in Melbourne,somethings must be considered;
they are a little trickier. Unique corporate events in• Will you implement handicaps?
Melbourne such as go karting are becoming• Do you have a way to ensure that everybody
extremely popular and this article provides a handygets as much track time as each other?
guide for managers and organizers everywhere to• Will you be handing out prizes? You might like to
help deal with the logistics and planning of theirconsider handing out prizes for people in the middle
corporate event, both beforehand and on the day.or bottom of the scoreboard, or for those who
Separate tasks and Delegates for planning the eventcame the closest to getting a particular lap time, to
Most planners advise having a measurable goal forensure thqat all skills levels are rewarded.
your corporate event in Melbourne... even if it's asA go karting track that is experienced with corporate
simple as making sure that 95% of attendees haveevents in Melbourne will have some great corporate
fun! However, it will simplify things greatly if the goalevent ideas for your organisation in this area - take
setting, managerial planning and evaluation functionsadvantage of their expertise!
are separated from logistics (though they shouldCreate a checklist
certainly consult each other). Depending on the sizeThis is the best way to make sure that you
of your event, it may help to appoint assistants toremember to do everything that is necessary, in
look after a different area of your event such asterms of logistics. You'll want to include items like:
food, beverages, entertainment or for Go karting,• Create a timeline for the event
organizing each team.• Sending out invitations
This ensures each area gets the proper attention so• Collecting RSVPs and determining final numbers
that the sum of these parts runs smoother. For• Arranging catering
example, your company social club head can be in• Setting a drinks policy
charge of RSVPs, your human resource manager in• Arranging transport if necessary
charge of communicating policies for the day, etc.• Arranging replacement staff or a staggered
Set up an employee consultation phase and set someevent to allow semi-normal operations, if necessary
goals• Having any printed materials designed and
Rather like the public consultation phase that a localcreated in time
council initiates before doing major works, you should• Reviewing and confirming the budget
also share a planned agenda and guidelines for the• Arranging prizes or awards
event, especially larger events. For example; whetherAfter-event Tasks
partners of staff are allowed to attend. Note anyAfter your event is over, there is still some work to
widespread concerns or possible issues, and adjustbe done, you'll need to:
the plans for your event accordingly. In the case of• Write an inventory of all your company
Go karting, try and gauge your staffs level ofemployees and guests that came along
enthusiasm about the idea. Often setting some goals• Write some notes on how the day went while it
for the event and the outcomes you would like canis fresh in your mind, to help plan for next time and
ensure you stay on track in the planning phase.address any problems that arose on the day, any
Review proposalscomplaints that were recevied about the night
Go karting sounds like a simple day out for a - but it• Do your financial reconciliation
is still advisable to check in with several venues andAnd don't forget to discuss with the managerial
get written proposals and ideas. Look for a trackplanning team whether you feel the goal for your
that can tailor a karting day to your budget andcorporate event in Melbourne was achieved! It is all
needs, can brand the venue to match your companyabout organisation and planning, if you follow these
materials, and offer catering in-house to greatlytips you should be able to sit back and enjoy and
simplify your day.smoothly run event on the night. Good Luck!