Corporate training meeting, customer appreciation, fundraiser, awards ceremony, golf outing, employee picnic. Whatever you call it, it’s an event. Time to form the committee.
Member #1. Senior level staff member. Not their secretary. This member might not do most of the work, but that’s okay, you have an event planner. You need this person at the meetings because they offer the big picture vision for the purpose of the event. They provide credibility that the event is important so when you ask for help it will be given.
Member #2. Junior level employee. They work hard, they are climbing to the top! They are quick to prioritize the fun. They are full of ideas that will make the event memorable for the guests..
Member #3 Executive assistant. This person is well connected to all aspects of what is important to the company. They also have access to decision makers and decision makers' assistants so things get done. If an important detail is hanging on a decision from a VP this is the person who will get the answer.
That’s it. It can be tempting to include more, but the saying about too many cooks in the kitchen is true. With a small, fine-tuned committee working with the event planner, your event will come together looking polished and well-run.
Photo from the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation December 2012 Holiday Event, Photo credit: Suzanne Yurenka
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