Perhaps your boss casually mentioned, as you were pouring your first cup of joe, that it would be your job this year to plan the company awards dinner, holiday party, or corporate event. Or maybe this task is written into your job description, and you've done it many times before.
You Want Me To Do What?!
Whether you are a newbie at finding corporate entertainment and planning company events or a pro with years of experience, you're approaching the task in one of two modes: mild dread or panic attack. Yep, it's your job to plan an event that everyone enjoys, including management and the chronic complainers.
And your biggest task, finding great entertainment, is no small feat. But take a deep breath, think about your past experience, both personal and professional, consider one last question, and you're on your way to success.
You Know It
As you consider entertainment ideas for corporate events, keep your focus on the facts that you already know: It's best to rely on testimonials, not entertainer “pitches.” You should supplement information you get from an entertainer with your own research. You need entertainment that is appropriate for your company, and can be tailored to fit your needs. Finding out what the entertainer expects from you reduces surprises.
Things happen before a show, and no doubt, the entertainer has “war stories.” How the entertainer handles unexpected challenges is one thing to consider in the hiring process.
One Question
You've done all the basics. Now consider one more question.
Does the entertainer present any team building activities? Regardless of the event, it can have a positive effect on what happens in the workplace. Best scenario, employees come to work after the event with a positive attitude and an additional thought to consider or act upon.
Perhaps the entertainer tells an anecdote that helps company strategy or morale. Or maybe employees are active participants in the show, something to talk about in the lunchroom. The guy you sometimes silently pass on the way to the refrigerator suddenly becomes “the guy from the show” and you chat with him about it.
Employees will be talking about the event, and a takeaway positively directs the conversation.
The Best
Obviously, your job as an event planner is easier if entertainers are brutally honest. The best entertainers will refuse to work with you when they realize that, despite their best efforts, their show just won't fit your needs. Ventriloquist Tom Crowl takes it one step further. He will help you by directing you to appropriate entertainment.
Tom is not only a great entertainer, but he has improved the field of ventriloquism and helped newcomers just entering the field. Find out how Tom can help you by signing up for a free corporate entertainment consultation now.
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