Proper event management planning is vital for any successful event. The EMP is the document that establishes how all the distinct moving parts and disparate elements of your event will work and result in your event being safe and enjoyable.
I was back in UL again this week working with the MA Festive Arts class. We spent the day focusing on Event Safety as well as going through a case study on Dublin Pride 2015, where we looked at the entire planning process.
We then discussed how it's our policy to complete an EMP for all our events, irrespective of their size. If we're planning it and managing it we follow the same process every time. The group were a little surprised but, as the discussion progressed, they saw the logic and reasoning behind it.
THE POINT
The Event Management Plan can perform a number of important functions, including:
Helps secure permission for the event to proceed
Provides a road map for the event to all stakeholders
Ensures we consider all relevant angles during planning
Ensures we don't overlook anything
Provides support during the event
Acts as a key decision-support tool during the event
