Show me a person who says there is no “I” in team and I’ll show you a person who has never been a part of a productive, close-knit, supportive team: odds are it’s the same person.
“THERE IS NO I IN TEAM”…
For years (don’t ask how many) people having been throwing this phrase around in an effort to build team morale and create a sense of oneness. Now that’s kind of funny. Creating a sense of oneness without putting any of “you” into the team. How does that Work? Well it doesn’t. And I think employers are finally starting to figure that out. A team is essentially like a puzzle. All of the pieces come together and create this whole image. But the image wouldn’t be complete without each of the individual pieces. This is the way that a team should operate. Each individual needs to feel as though they have an important piece of the puzzle and without them the image will never be complete. This is where team building events come into play. Sure you can throw a bunch of people on a project and call them a team. In fact, one dictionary defines a team as “a number of persons associated together in work or activity”. A team is much more than that.
Teambuilding events help to create camaraderie amongst team members: Bringing these team members together to learn more about each other and the business that they are a part of. Team building is necessary for increased retention, necessary to create a peaceful and harmonious working environment and necessary for the delivery of a great end product. A teambuilding event can be as short as a few hours or as long as an entire weekend. The length depends on the overall goals of the team and what they hope to accomplish in a set time period. Many people leave these events with a new outlook on themselves and the organizations they represent. People often learn more about their co-workers in a few hours or days than in ten years working with them. The difference is apparent right away. People have more knowledge of each other and more knowledge of the company. They have spent time discussing non-work things and have more to offer each other and the group. Relationships have been formed and a bond has been built. These are the teams that last. These are the teams that work well together and these are the teams everyone wishes they were a part of.
OK, let’s face it, there is no “I” in team literally but when you’re speaking in terms of what each individual brings to the team then there had better be a place for an “I” in team. Members of any team want to feel and know that all of their blood, sweat, and tears (sometimes literally) are significant and not unfounded.
The “I” in team represents:
What I do is important to the success of this team.
The quality of the work that I produce will effect my team’s reputation.
Decisions that I make affect my entire team.
What I do for this team matters.
I have a voice on this team and people hear me.
Rhonda Grizzard
Owner & Event Planner, Grizzard Events
Contact:Rhonda@grizzardevents.com
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I would like to change careers and become a meeting planner/event planner. What kind of degree should I get?Can you recommend a few good colleges/universities?
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Rhonda Grizzard is an Event Planner in Chicago and owner of Grizzard Events. Prior to starting her own business, Rhonda worked in advertising for a great Chicago agency. Rhonda has a Bachelors degree in Public Relations from Illinois State University and additional education in Meeting and Events from Roosevelt University in Chicago.
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can’t believe it’s drawn out of nothing, could be a photography!
Nice work, you did pretty good.
It is great that you have the true passion of being an event planner. But being an event planner is more than designing a floor plan, scoping out locations, and purchasing items to complete the look. You will have to work hand in hand with the bride (bridezilla or not). Think of it this way, why would the bride hire 2 people? One is to do what you want to do and another one is to do the ugly duties such as organizing her rehearsal dinner, hair appointments, etc. How much you will do for the bride depends on how much the bride is paying you. Event planner can charge hourly or they can charge per event. Being an event planner is not as glamorous as some people think. It has a lot of work and headache. If you don't have the patient nor the commitment to do it then I suggest you to forget about it. But if you really really want to do it then I suggest you to work at a Hotel as a Social Catering Manager. They help people with Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Holiday Party, etc. I think you might be interested doing that. It has a lot of work too though. You might be working 5 days this week and then 7 days next week. You will have to be there whenever you have an event, whether it is on your day off or not. Good luck on your search!
Well try a research your market, check prices that other event charge even the prices of those you have worked with. Also research what companies and individuals are willing to pay for these kinda of services. Then u work out your stuff from there. Check out equipments prices, if u have to employ any one, rent stuff from other companies etc.
I hope this helps.
speak to the boss and tell him/her that you are interested in doing the event planning, etc. and would like more responsibility in this area. see if he/she would be willing to create a position for you (even if it's only a junior position). then, gradually work your way up.
or, you could do freelance event planning work on the side. set up an ad on a classified service such as craigslist offering your services. once you build up your clientele, you business should expand as "word-of-mouth" is the best marketing.
good luck!
You’re really good man. You’ve got excellent talent.
go work for somebody then learn to do it yourself
I have read several books at the library on this. From what the books say, the answer is yes, they are in demand and you can make a good profit from it. I would check with your local library on "home business" books or ask your librarian about party planner books.
Great talent Der Mann.
Brilliant Willy, Just Brilliant =D
Event planning is a competitive market where not a lot of people is disposed to share information. That is because you can definitely get good dollars.
There are three elements you have to assess when thinking about working in event planning:
- your experience
- your studies
- your motivation
Assess what are your strengths and weaknesses in these three areas and find ways to star in all of them.
If you are starting your career I strongly suggest you get a bit of experience in back office or volunteer in an event, just to understand the whole process. After that you'll be more aware of what you like.
It is very important for you to specialize in one thing at the beginning and then diversify in compatible areas where you can adapt your acquired knowledge.
I strongly suggest you read the source below where you'll find specific sections answering your question
Hope this helps!
Yes, you can have an event planning company that donates some of its proceeds to a non-profit organization that you also start. The event planning company can be the primary source of finances for the non-profit, which will use all of the revenue it acquires to have programming for helping people in Africa.
Mixing the two into one company might be confusing and hard for consumers and also for givers to understand. Keeping them legally separate, but bound by your own force, will make it an easier and more predictable set of businesses in the minds of the consumers.
Incredible! He looks so life like. Just amazing…and what a beautiful subject
I would think event planning would be a better job, because interior decorating is considered a luxury that many people would not be willing to spend money on with the economy the way it is. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment is expected to grow faster than average for convention and meeting planners.
Try majoring in Hospitality or Hotel Management.
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ur an amazing painter!:D
Excellent work. Pleasure to watch. Perfect music
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You need education for that? Well, maybe an business degree I think, like an MBA or something. But that's overkill!