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Corporate parties are about more than celebrating the end of the year or a good deal. Well-planned corporate parties can do a lot more than just get people out of the house. Every event has a specific purpose, but smart companies and planners go further. No company can work well if its employees are not motivated and feel appreciated.

Here are some ways in which corporate parties can be more than just a party.

Most people attending a corporate party know each other to some extent. Some may be on the same project team and others may just pass each other in the hall. A corporate party can help to establish better working relationships. By employing games or activities where people unknowingly work together, team building can take place.

 

Post Image The Importance of Great Corporate Parties Corporate parties can also be a place to show appreciation - The Importance of Great Corporate PartiesCorporate parties can also be a place to show appreciation. Employees who feel valued and like their work matters, will perform better. Incorporate some award-giving or shout-out element into the party activities. This way, management can acknowledge good work and encourage other employees. It can also help colleagues appreciate each other.

Depending on the purpose of the party, it can be used as marketing. Stakeholders and shareholders can be invited. The company can showcase their latest work and top performers. A corporate party can be a less formal way of introducing people to the company and what they do.

Happy employees make for great results. When a corporate party is fun and enjoyable, employees will be happy. If they can make new connections and get new leads at the party, even better. Motivated employees will likely use any event to get that next big client. A corporate party is no different, so give them that opportunity.

Corporate parties need to run smoothly and professionally. However, they can be more than just rubbing shoulders and saying the right things. When out-of-the-box thinking is added to a party, it can have different functions. So, what do you want to accomplish with the next corporate party at your company?

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Whether it is a corporate event, conference, or office party, things can always go wrong. And they often do. However, these unplanned mishaps can be reduced drastically by proper planning. The planning phase is where an event is made or broken. A good event planner will keep the following in mind.

Post Image How to Ensure a Smooth Running Event Go Paperless - How to Ensure a Smooth-Running EventGo Paperless

Paperless is the bets way to go. From selling tickets for a conference to signing in and awarding prizes. Current technology has a website and/or app for almost every aspect of event planning and running. Make use of these as they will make the whole process a lot easier and less stressful.

Post Image How to Ensure a Smooth Running Event Streamline things as much as possible - How to Ensure a Smooth-Running EventStreamline things as much as possible

Keep things simple. Complicated processes and schedules will inevitably lead to problems. Streamline processes like signing in and providing manuals, schedules, notes, etc.

Post Image How to Ensure a Smooth Running Event Hire the right people - How to Ensure a Smooth-Running EventHire the right people

This cannot be overstressed. Hiring the right people to work at an event is half the battle won. You want people who will be efficient, sufficient, professional, and can think on their feet. Every role must be filled with someone who can deal with whatever their duties involve and solve issues as they come up.

Post Image How to Ensure a Smooth Running Event Be prepared - How to Ensure a Smooth-Running EventBe prepared

This starts in the planning phase. Have contingency plans for every eventuality. From simple things like running out of ice to a speaker not making a flight – have a backup plan and then another backup plan. This is the best way to ensure that things run smoothly no matter what happens.

Post Image How to Ensure a Smooth Running Event Always keep things running steadily - How to Ensure a Smooth-Running EventAlways keep things running steadily

If the previous points are in place, things should run smoothly on its own. However, when a hiccup happens or a speaker finishes too early or lunch is late, have something to fill the time. Simple things like snacks or a one-on-one with a speaker or even a question-and-answer session can help fill the time with no-one the wiser.

One of the most important things to remember is that problems will arise. Accept this and roll with it from the beginning. If you are well prepared and have backup plans, you need not worry. It is also important that the event planner is always on top of everything that is happening at any given moment.

With great planning, great staff, and a plan for every eventuality, your event will run smoothly.

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Work or corporate parties can either be fun or not. More often than not, these parties have a bad reputation for being boring or an excuse to behave poorly. This doesn’t have to be the case. When done correctly, a work party can be fun and entertaining. To get on the right track, consider these things.

Post Image How to Plan a Great Work Party The first thing to keep in mind is possibly having a theme - How to Plan a Great Work PartyThe first thing to keep in mind is possibly having a theme. Not everyone likes dressing up, so read the room and decide whether dress-up is a good idea. A theme can give people an idea of what to expect and the type of entertainment. A fun and exciting theme can make a huge difference.

Themes like casino nights or James Bond and even something simple like summer can work. It is what you do with it that makes the difference. Themes also offer great options for games and entertainment. Games are built-in when the theme is casino night. People also often like getting dressed up fancy once in a while.

Post Image How to Plan a Great Work Party Secondly consider the events structure and whether games and entertainment are suitable - How to Plan a Great Work PartySecondly, consider the event’s structure and whether games and entertainment are suitable. Live music is always a winner. Comedians can also work. Games or certain activities that break up just talking to the same people you see every day is also a good idea. It doesn’t have to be complicated or require a lot of work. Simple is often best.

Lastly, consider what the event is for. You will plan a conference differently than a retirement party. The theme, entertainment, and activities should all fit with the purpose. If the event is for someone specific, ask them what they like and would enjoy doing. That is a great place to start planning.

With these few things, you will be fast on your way to a great office or work party. No-one said that it has to be boring. When planned well and correctly, these events can be great fun.