I have just completed a 3 month duration working with a Committee of individuals vs. one person. It was a unique experience as we planned the Conference.
Unfortunately, working with a number of people vs. one person does prove to have it disadvantages. Sometimes the communication flow is not as forthcoming as when you are working on a one-on-one scenario. My services had been acquired after the committee had been formed, several months previously, they had chosen the venue and various other facets of the conference agenda and for me as an PEP I could see gaps within the process and when I was able tried to illuminate these to them.
There were many learnings along the way and these I shall definitely be utilizing going forward. I know that at the initial meeting it is imperative to ascertain the roles and responsibilities of the committee members and what my main role would entail. Unfortunately, this committee had not worked with a professional conference/event planner too.
It is wise to remember that not all clients will follow the same template and even after all my years within the field I too continually learn new things at each event sometimes more than others.
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