Event Staffing: Avoiding Mistakes that Cause Event Security Issues

Vocabulary flashcards covering key staffing principles, the top five event planning mistakes, and problem-solving steps in event management.

Secret to successful event management

Not just creating effective plans, but knowing how to troubleshoot problems as they happen.

1 Event Planning Mistake

Failure to allocate the right resources, with the right people.

2 Event Planning Mistake

Failure to keep a track of changes to the scope of the event.

Murphy's Law (Event Planning)

The principle stated as "If it can't happen, it will happen"; ignoring it is ranked as the #3 event planning mistake.

4 Event Planning Mistake

Lack of experienced event managers.

5 Event Planning Mistake

Simple process mistakes by not following standard, repeatable event management processes.

Volunteer Management

An operational area that requires the same detailed human resources process as paid employee management.

Human Resources Planning

The first step in the detailed human resources staffing process.

Realistic Job Preview

The second step in the human resources process, conducted before recruiting workers.

Staffing Policy Remedies

Measures implemented to resolve identified event issues, including staff placement, adjusting numbers (increased/decreased), and creating policies for staff.