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What is the key to success in managing events according to the text?
What is the key to success in managing events according to the text?
Strategic event staff scheduling and communication
Who can organize events according to the text?
Who can organize events according to the text?
Professionals (commercial event organizers), Local or national government, Not-for-profit organizations
What are the different types of staffing options at events mentioned in the text?
What are the different types of staffing options at events mentioned in the text?
In-house (direct employees), Outsourced to professional agency or specialist recruitment, Seasonal, Casual, Temporary, Volunteers
Why is event staffing considered chaotic and complex?
Why is event staffing considered chaotic and complex?
What are the three key elements highlighted in the text related to event management?
What are the three key elements highlighted in the text related to event management?
Which resource is essential for managing a large event venue, conference, festival, sporting event, or concert?
Which resource is essential for managing a large event venue, conference, festival, sporting event, or concert?
What is the 'Programme Management' approach in volunteer management?
What is the 'Programme Management' approach in volunteer management?
What is the first step in the 'Programme Management' approach for managing volunteers?
What is the first step in the 'Programme Management' approach for managing volunteers?
What is the final step in the 'Programme Management' approach for managing volunteers?
What is the final step in the 'Programme Management' approach for managing volunteers?
What are some challenges of traditional event staff scheduling methods?
What are some challenges of traditional event staff scheduling methods?
Why is it important to develop job descriptions for event volunteer roles?
Why is it important to develop job descriptions for event volunteer roles?
How can event staff scheduling be improved from using manual systems?
How can event staff scheduling be improved from using manual systems?
What are some factors that attract volunteers to events?
What are some factors that attract volunteers to events?
According to the Special Event Volunteer Motivation Scale (SEVMS), what are the 4 categories of motivations identified?
According to the Special Event Volunteer Motivation Scale (SEVMS), what are the 4 categories of motivations identified?
What is the Purposive motivation category linked to?
What is the Purposive motivation category linked to?
What does the Solidary motivation category focus on?
What does the Solidary motivation category focus on?
What are External traditions motivations linked to?
What are External traditions motivations linked to?
In the context of volunteer management, why is matching volunteer interests and skills important?
In the context of volunteer management, why is matching volunteer interests and skills important?
What are some reasons why events jobs may not be attractive?
What are some reasons why events jobs may not be attractive?
How can event organisers make job opportunities more attractive?
How can event organisers make job opportunities more attractive?
Why is volunteer labour not considered free?
Why is volunteer labour not considered free?
What recommendation can help event organisers even out high and low periods?
What recommendation can help event organisers even out high and low periods?
How can event organisers encourage good performance among staff and volunteers?
How can event organisers encourage good performance among staff and volunteers?
What are some costs incurred on volunteers?
What are some costs incurred on volunteers?
How can event organizers prevent the exploitation of volunteers' goodwill?
How can event organizers prevent the exploitation of volunteers' goodwill?
What are some ways event organizers can recognize volunteers?
What are some ways event organizers can recognize volunteers?
What are some examples of rewards or incentives for volunteers?
What are some examples of rewards or incentives for volunteers?
What are some measures event organizers can take to support volunteers?
What are some measures event organizers can take to support volunteers?
