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Crowd Control: The Event Risk You're Underestimating
Crowd management isn't just about how many people attend. It's about where they move, where they stop and what happens when everyone decides to do the same thing at once.
How to Plan for Weather Risks at an Outdoor Event
It’s a week before your event, and the forecast says rain. Do you cancel? Probably not. But what if it’s predicting severe storms? Here’s how to build weather risk into your event planning
How to Write a Show-Stop Procedure for an Outdoor Event
Learn how to write a show-stop procedure for outdoor events, including safety triggers, team responsibilities, communication, audience messaging and restart planning.
25 Must-Pack Items in an Event Planner’s Emergency Kit
Build an Event Planner Emergency Kit with 25 must-pack essentials for event day, plus practical tips from an experienced event planner and a free checklist.
What Happens When the Run Sheet Goes Off Schedule?
Here’s the thing about run sheets: the event will almost never run exactly to plan. How do you troubleshoot? You don't panic and rewrite the whole plan.
How to Write an Event Risk Assessment in Under 15 Minutes
Learn how to write an event risk assessment in under 15 minutes with editable templates. Perfect for planners who need fast, compliant, professional risk plans.
What Poor Event Timelines Reveal About Our Industry’s Risk Culture
When timelines are rushed or vague, it’s not just poor planning‚ it’s a warning sign about how we manage risk across the industry.
Managing Safety at Public Events & Festivals
Public events come with high expectations and higher risks‚ here’s how to manage safety without losing sleep.
Event Safety: Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind the Rules
When it comes to event safety, what’s more important: knowing all the rules or understanding why they exist? Too often, safety training relies on checklists, listing out potential risks and responses.
Do I Need Security at My Event?
Do I need security at my event? Probably. Use this Event Security guide to help determine if you need security, and calculate how many guards.
How Many Portable Toilets Are Needed for Your Event?
Do I need toilets at my event? Probably. Use this Event Toilet guide to help determine if you need to hire toilets, and calculate how many toilets.
Event Risk Management and Suppliers/Vendors
As an event planner, it’s easy to assume your suppliers will show up, deliver, and do their job. But what happens when they don’t?
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What Happens When the Run Sheet Goes Off Schedule?
Here’s the thing about run sheets: events never go exactly as planned. So, how do you troubleshoot? You don't panic and rewrite the whole plan.
Behind the Template: Perfectly Handwritten
I was never interested in creating templates that simply ask you to fill in the blanks. What I kept coming back to was how I could get years of experience onto the page.