Laura Flood’s Post

Julius Solaris exactly! An event manager knows how to operate with what is at hand and very quick with seeing what can go wrong. The event business itself is a complex and very much alive organism thus requires many different approach methods of a clairvoyant. Hire an event professional, get yourself a Jack of all trades!

This is so true. I will also add that event professionals are owesome at: Multi-tasking Conflict Management Situational Management Emotional Intelligence

Feeling incredibly valued today after coming across this post and reflecting on my journey. It’s been almost a month since I've been on the job market, and while my experience is heavily events-oriented, I'm eager to dive deeper into brand campaigns and marketing. In my previous roles, I've consistently stepped outside my comfort zone, adapting to non-event-related tasks and often exceeding expectations. My experiences have spanned across employee engagement, internal communications, client servicing, brainstorming innovative marketing campaigns and much more. Hoping for many more such opportunities to come my way. As event managers, our creativity knows no bounds, especially when it comes to solving last-minute challenges. I firmly believe that our potential should be fully utilized and explored in every aspect of the industry. Here’s to embracing new opportunities and showcasing our true potential! 🚀

I may be biased to Julius Solaris’ opinion below - He’s so right! I’ve never worked with better all-around problem solvers than the people who successfully plan and execute events. We have the ability to communicate with all levels of sometimes very complicated cross-functional teams. When changes come up (as they often do) - we pivot on a dime and deliver the best possible outcomes. AI may help us get through a lot of things - but it does not replace face to face, live, human experiences. (Notice how I didn’t use the word “thrilled” in this post 😉) #opentowork #eventmanagement #corporateevents #mondaymotivation

Fully agreed with this, event planners are often multi-talented and trained to create something from scratch, building experience to achieve customer satisfaction. Some facts based on my own experience: 1. They are the first person to arrive at an empty event hall for setup and the last person to leave making sure teardown is done properly 2. They take every chance to introduce new technology on every proposals 3. They are often managing one or more of these important aspects of an event project: budgeting, scheduling, compliance, contracts, registration, vip, security, f&b, internet, AV, show calling, etc 4. They are well connected with network of vendors, emcees, performers, industry experts 5. Those who are still in the events industry to date are tough people who have weave their ways through crisis and pandemic 6. They are dedicated and adaptable people, they have worked across regions, time-zones, languages, and completed projects from multiple disciplines and industries 7. Tell me more about it…

Many event pros are Open to Work on LinkedIn. You should hire them. Whether your company does events or not, I cannot recommend enough hiring event professionals. They are awesome at: Operations Project management Customer success They make stuff happen. They are what AI will never be able to do. But most of all, these are incredibly gifted people who don’t flinch when presented with the most challenging task. Hire a planner.

Event professionals are just like a “Swiss army knife “ for your business. They are doers, problem solvers, multitaskers, reliable, resourceful and resilient under pressure. Have one in your pocket! #eventindustry #liveevent #entertainment #specialevent #businessoperations

Here’s the truth: event planners are the unsung heroes of the business world. We’re not just organizing conferences and parties—we’re managing logistics, juggling budgets, leading teams, and tackling last-minute challenges like pros—all while rocking a smile and a little bit of style. If you need someone who can think on their feet, bring creativity to the table, and get stuff done, look no further. Hiring an event planner isn’t just a good idea; it’s a game-changer. We’re the ones who make magic happen, and trust me, you want that kind of energy on your team.

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