1. What was your favourite event in 2015? 1.Festival? 2.Notting Hill Carnival? 3.A Wedding? 4.A party Was this event successful? What went well? How could it have been improved?

4. Purpose of this Unit: Aim is to develop your skills and knowledge of organising a business event. You will do this through planning, supporting, and follow-up activities for a real business event. The learning outcomes of the unit are for you to: -Understand the role of an event organiser -Be able to plan a business event -Be able to run a business event -Be able to follow up after a business event.

5. [Initial work: P1, P2, M1]

15. Research the role of an event organiser. Use your research to prepare a presentation explaining the different roles of an event organiser and why they are important in ensuring successful planning and running of a business event.

16. P2 Explain the role of an events organiser - writing frame Create a presentation (in PPT) describing: -What is the role of an events organiser? -How may the role vary within different businesses? -Why is organising a suitable venue important? Describe. -Why is organising suitable catering important? Describe. -What does an events organiser do in terms of event content (music? speakers? special guests?) -Why is it important for the events organiser to ensure IT/sound equipment coordination? -How does an events organiser manage attendees (advertising? Invites?) -How does an events organiser manage budgets? -How does an events organiser work with other departments (e.g. finance, external, senior management)? -How would an events organiser manage post event evaluation? - What are the limitation to their role? (This is a PASS task, therefore description with sufficient detail is necessary. Command Words: Describe, explain, define, identify, state, outline

17. P1 Explain the skills required of an events organiser - writing frame Create a presentation (in PPT) describing: Why is it important for an events organiser to be: Sociable Confidence Time management Interpersonal skills Management skills Efficiency skills Problem solving Organisational skills Monitoring and Evaluating Skills (This is a PASS task, therefore description with sufficient detail is necessary. Command Words: Describe, explain, define, identify, state, outline