Meeting or Event Design Flashcards

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Function Room Space Requirements

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Reception 9-10 sq ft
Theatre <60 ppl 12-13 sq ft
60-300 ppl 11-12 sq ft
>300 ppl 10-11 sq ft
Schoolroom general 17-22 sq ft
<60 ppl 22-23 sq ft
60-300 ppl 20-21 sq ft
>300 ppl 17-18 sq ft

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Corner Booth

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Formed in a linear booth layout, at the end of the row of in-line booths

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Linear Booths

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Generally arranged in a straight line and have neighboring exhibitors on the immediate right and left. One side exposed.
AKA in-line booths

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Music License

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most countries have a licensing society that represents songwriters, composers and music publishers
licensing societies will change per country-some regions need to be obtained in advance

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Full Service Breakfast

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attendees are seated at one time, with a combo of pre-set and plated service.
*best when a speaker is planned

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Continental Breakfast

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*balances variety and budget
served on a buffet in a meeting room with a variety of choices
choices may be expanded

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Full Buffet Breakfast

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*most expensive option
includes the greatest variety and should be customized for the attendees

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Russian Service

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each item is placed by a server onto the guests plate at the table
elegant style that requires training seen in restaurants, not group banquets
*slower with additional staff

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Event Return on Investment (ROI) Pyramid

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Level 0 - Inputs/Indicators
Level 1 - Reaction/Satisfaction
Level 2 - Learning
Level 3 - Application
Level 4 - Impact
Level 5 - ROI

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Gamification

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process of game-thinking and game mechanics to engage users and solve problems
ie. photo scavenger hunt

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Signage Types

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  1. Modular reusable
  2. Digital
  3. Hand-held
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Average No-Show Factor

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3%

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Industry Experts

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-may be identified by a call for proposals - typically breakout sessions
-peer reviews may be used to determine expertise
-may require presentation skills coaching

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Academic Speakers

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includes professors, researchers and admin.; may include grad students
peer reviews are often conducted using an on-line abstract manage system
may present with others; need to be briefed on sticking to time allotments

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Live Event Hosts/MCs

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keep event on track; link between events
some professional speakers can fill this role
must be articulate, focused, and able to tie links together across program

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Virtual Hosts

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engage remote audience; link between live & remote events
practice makes perfect
must be able to use the tech, aid guests and fill in gaps

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Performers, musicians and entertainers

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entertain appropriately for the audience
determine whether it is a feature act or background act and hire as needed
will need briefing with audience background, demographics and interest in interactivity

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Professional Speakers

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often keynote speakers
may be represented by speaker bureau(s)
needs audience background, demographics and desired outcomes

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English Service

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each table receives platters of food and guests serve themselves
*very effective for networking
AKA Family style

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French Service

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specific items are prepared and served tableside
specially trained staff/service carts are required
*not suitable for large crowds

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Moderators and Facilitators

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may be internal to organization or an external expert; lead a panel
plan ahead with other panelists
professional speakers can also serve here
may need training on facilitating or moderating

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Butler Service

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tray bite-sized items passed around by serving staff

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Plated Service

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serving 2+ courses at tables
*may be filled in the kitchen and delivered OR filled tableside by staff

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Buffet

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a line or multiple lines of attendees take plates past the buffet set-up (single or double-sided) and select their own food
cafeteria service = one sided with a server on the other placing food on attendee’s plate

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Food Stations

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areas with a theme/specific food type or style of prep
action station = where the chef cooks, slices or prepares food at time of service

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Concessions

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pay-on-your-own setup at large conferences/tradeshows and provided by the venue rather than a caterer - no cost to event host

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Cash Bar

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patron pays individual costs

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Full Hosted Bar

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Event pays all costs

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Sponsored Bar

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Sponsor pays all costs

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Ticketed Bar

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Event or sponsor pays for tickets and tickets are controlled
ie. one or two per person

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Peninsula Booth

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exposed to aisles on 3 sides and comprised of at least 4 (10x10) booths

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Split Island Booth

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exposed to aisles on 3 sides and backed to another peninsula booth

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Island Booth

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any size booth exposed to aisles on all four sides (typically 20x20)

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Extended Header Booth

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a linear booth that is 20 ft. or longer with a center extended header

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Over-set Guarantee

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percentage of guests the caterer will prepare for beyond the guarantee number to accommodate unexpected attendees
avg. overset 5-10%

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End-Cap Booth

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exposed to aisles on 3 sides and is comprised of 2 (10x10) booths

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Perimeter Booth

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part of a linear booth layout that backs to an outside wall of exhibit space rather than another booth

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Project Procurement Plan

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4 Processes:
1. Planning
2. Conducting
3. Administering
4. Closing

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Plan Procurement

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identify required goods and services needed to reach objectives
ie. define “what, how much and when” to procure

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Conduct Procurement

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obtaining responses along with selecting/assigning a contract to the selected supplier

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Administer Procurement

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managing the relationship between one’s organization and all engaged/contracted suppliers
ie. evaluating the performance of the contract, verify changes
milestone dates into project plan

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Close Procurement

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formal conclusion
all work is verified to confirm accomplishment according to requirements/quality previously established
ie. deliverables are accepted and can be closed

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Milestones

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key events that occur during the project and ultimately drive the project schedule

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Event Design

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process that starts with the development of event objectives that align with the overall objectives of the sponsoring organization

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3 Design Thinking Phases

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  1. Inspiration
  2. Ideation
  3. Implementation
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Inspiration Design Phase

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1st phase of design thinking
understand the specific challenge that the event is directed at solving

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Ideation Design Phase

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2nd phase of design thinking
collaborative process generating ideas and solutions to previously identified challenges

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Implementation Design Phase

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3rd and final phase of design thinking
collaborating with the marketing team to deliver the message and engineering the experience

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“I.D.E.A. Phases” Meeting Architect Process

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Identify meeting objective
Design meeting to support objectives
Execute/Guide the meeting meeting to its objectives
Assess the meeting results vs. objectives

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Communication Matrix

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Answers the following:
What needs to be communicated
Who does the content need to be communicated
When/how often will content be communicated
How will it be communicated
Why does this info need to be communicated