We’re smack bang in the middle of what’s arguably the busiest time of year for corporate event planners. Not only are you running around orchestrating multiple events, you’re also expected to attend a plethora of industry dos and end of year shindigs. The result? High stress levels that can make this season feel anything but festive. Before you lose your cool or drown your sorrows in a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, read through the tips we use to get through the end of year madness:
Curate your calendar
End of year office parties, Christmas celebrations and client lunches…. the list of events you’re expected to attend goes on and on, leaving very little (if any) time to get anything of real value done. Don’t fall into the trap of saying yes to every single invitation – all this will accomplish are frayed nerves and an urge to hide under the duvet. This is the time to be protective of the little time you have, so politely decline any event that’s anything less than imperative.
Say yes to self-care
The silly season often sees self-care go straight out of the window – with so many things to do before everything shuts down for the year, taking time to eat properly and get a full night’s sleep can seem downright indulgent. The thing is, if you’re not giving your body and mind what it needs, you’re unable to tackle all the things on your to-do list properly. Just as you would a meeting with a client, make an appointment with yourself for “me-time” and schedule it in your calendar – ten minutes to get some fresh air, do a class at the gym, or whatever it is you need to do to recalibrate.
Prioritise
The first thing corporate event planners tend to do when faced with a day full of meetings, countless emails and on-site visits is to tackle everything at once. Unfortunately, multitasking rarely results in success. Instead of dedicating equal amounts of time and attention to every single item off your to-do list, prioritise tasks in term of urgency. Spending five minutes planning what you’ll do, when (down to the hour), saves you a lot of needless stress and running around later on in the day.
Delegate
If you’re anything like us, you probably prefer to spearhead projects yourself. Unfortunately, trying to do everything on your own is a recipe for burnout. It might be difficult to let go, but by delegating certain tasks, you free yourself up to focus on the things that only you can accomplish. The key to delegating successfully lies in trusting your staff to do the best that they can do, and then giving them the confidence to tackle it – without micro-managing!
We’ll help you to orchestrate your corporate events – so that you can sit back and relax this festive season. Contact us to find out how we can assist.
