Thursday, April 11, 2013

Are you the best in the Events Industry?


Being the best in the Events Industry

I believe Kenya has not yet even touched the basics of the multi million Ksh business of the events industry. With all the large companies opening their businesses up in Kenya it is a Gold Mine that is waiting for the events coordinators in Kenya to be mined.

But… not everyone that starts out in the events industry will succeed. What do I need to not only succeed but also to excel in the industry?

With looming deadlines, fires that need putting out, the strain of constant travel and all the little details that need to be taken care of are just a few reasons why working in the meetings industry is so challenging.  

A few point that any prospective events coordinator needs to know:

·                    Understand the basics of the business around you and always be curious about it. It is important to be an expert in your field but it is also important to know about all the different events genres – things like the use of Lights, the use of soft décor – draping, the right materials, the use of the 5 senses to make an event successful etc.
·                    Stay current! Are you following the trends of the wedding and events industry in Kenya or are you setting the trends in Kenya?
·                    Stick with what you do best and become a master at it BUT see to it that you get yourself more than one stream of income! It is good to organize events but there is nothing wrong to do some of the décor for the event as well and in the quite times you can even organize kid’s parties for an extra income.
·                    Aim higher… Dream bigger. People want to experience something new and meaningful if they attend an event. Can you produce that?
·                    Michelle Bergstein Fontanez said once: Do this well and your event audience will no longer budgets for you – they invest in you!
·                    You need to differentiate yourself in the events industry – anticipate the trends, issues and challenges that will continue to reshape the events industry.
·                    NEVER STOP LEARNING! By leaving yourself open to new ideas, new knowledge you will be a more valuable team player and more creative: Great ideas breeds even greater ideas
·                    Take the opportunity NOW to enroll in our Practical Skills courses and become the best in the Events Industry in Kenya!


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Dates of our next Practical Events Courses at Divine Schools Africa - Kenya:

Event Draping – Day classes

Dates:                         6th – 17th May 2013
Time:                          8:30 to 13:00
Extra:                          Manual to buy

Event Draping Evening Classes

Dates:                         6th – 17th May 2013
Time:                          18:00 – 21:00
Extra:                          Manual to buy

Centre pieces course

Date:                           25th May 2013
Time:                          8:00 – 16:00
Extra:                          Manual to buy
                                    Students will receive a list of things that they need to bring to the course.

Kids Party Planning

Dates:                         20th – 31st May 2013
Time:                          8:30 to 13:00
Practical exam:         Children’s party – each student needs to bring one child to the party
Extra:                          Manual to buy
                                    Students will receive a list of things that they need to bring to the course

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