EVENT PLANNING (Essay Sample)

Event Planning Week 1 Discussion Student’s First Name, Middle Initial(s), Last Name Institutional Affiliation Course Number and Name Instructor’s Name and Title Assignment Due Date Event Planning Week 1 Discussion Question One Sporting events have undergone several changes since the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a wide curtailment of sports participation since the 2020 period to reduce the viral spread of the infection. An imminent change is the occupational and tactical precautions and modifications required to participate in sports. Imminently, safeguarding the health of employees demands the postponement of sporting events at regional, national, and international levels. Question Two Issues and challenges that independent commercial organizers might face in the development of events include the engagement of both sports athletes and the broadcasting channels. The challenge can arise from a broadcasting house lacking the needed rights to broadcast a particular program or event. Thus, there needs to be a consensus on the issue since all games need to be broadcast for online and offline fans. Another challenge is technology. Technology has advanced over the years and athletes and sports organizers may find it challenging to incorporate all the needed aspects especially while showcasing diverse talents. Question Three Event managers work for government bodies, sports commissions, and organizing committees. More importantly, they need to prepare adequately for the position through learning the diverse concepts need to function and perform in a stellar manner. Examples of events that sports organizations plan, organize and host include conventions, trade shows and product launches. Conventions help provide information on the different type of available sports. Trade shows aid in showcasing the different type of merchandise available from a sports team. Product launches unveil the diverse products offered by a sports team during an event. Question Four The top three personality traits that I think are imperative to a successful event planner are multitasking, focusing on set goals, and cultivating enjoyable events fo...