Managing Events Is a Full-Time Job

question 7

Essay

Managing events is a full-time job.Fortunately many Canadian colleges and universities offer postgraduate diplomas or degrees that provide extra training and a whole new career avenue.The text identifies many skills and areas of expertise a good events coordinator must possess.
a)List six of these areas, explaining why you feel they are of particular importance to the smooth functioning of a special event.
b)Which skill do you anticipate would be the most difficult for you to acquire? Why?
c)How would the knowledge you are acquiring in your current program be of benefit to you as an events coordinator?
d)Explain two codes of conduct/areas of ethical responsibility you believe are essential for your staff.Why did you choose them?

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