Suggested structure for Assignment 2 (P3, P4, P5, P6, M2, M3, D2)
Title: Planning an Event
Introduction
Explain what the report will cover.
Different types of event - what makes them successful?
Investigate 5 specific events - one from each of: Business, Sporting, Entertainment, Celebrations, Social
Enterprise. Look into the what, why, how of each event and address what makes them successful.
Event Proposal
This is your team’s idea.
Explain your event choice and why you picked this and discarded others (brain storming/mind mapping
process).
What are the key purposes of your event?
Feasibility of chosen event
For your event, assess the constraints: Budget, venue, human resources, physical resources, risks, target
market
Planning the event - key factors
For all of the below factors, explain what each factor can cover in general and why it is important to
consider it in a plan. Then give the specific information for your event.
Aims and objectives
Budget
Resources
Catering requirements
Venue facilities and access
Legal constraints (Health & safety) and Risk assessment
Insurance requirements
Allocation of team roles
Methods of communication
Contingency plans
Gantt charts
Evaluation of Plan
The advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of your event plan and your overall conclusion on how
likely it is to be successful. This needs to include a full justification of the planning tools used, the budget
and risks and if you would advise any contingency adjustments
Remember to bring in some external research
References
Title: Planning an Event
Introduction
Explain what the report will cover.
Different types of event - what makes them successful?
Investigate 5 specific events - one from each of: Business, Sporting, Entertainment, Celebrations, Social
Enterprise. Look into the what, why, how of each event and address what makes them successful.
Event Proposal
This is your team’s idea.
Explain your event choice and why you picked this and discarded others (brain storming/mind mapping
process).
What are the key purposes of your event?
Feasibility of chosen event
For your event, assess the constraints: Budget, venue, human resources, physical resources, risks, target
market
Planning the event - key factors
For all of the below factors, explain what each factor can cover in general and why it is important to
consider it in a plan. Then give the specific information for your event.
Aims and objectives
Budget
Resources
Catering requirements
Venue facilities and access
Legal constraints (Health & safety) and Risk assessment
Insurance requirements
Allocation of team roles
Methods of communication
Contingency plans
Gantt charts
Evaluation of Plan
The advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of your event plan and your overall conclusion on how
likely it is to be successful. This needs to include a full justification of the planning tools used, the budget
and risks and if you would advise any contingency adjustments
Remember to bring in some external research
References
