Can I brag on myself for a bit?
Last week I threw a birthday party for a dear friend at my house which I would consider a glowing success. In the moment, it was easy to see why? There was a decent spread of food, three signature cocktails and freaking live music playing in my backyard. Thank you, Texas weather for your cooperation and a special thanks to my neighbors for not calling the cops.
Most importantly, there was a palpable buzz you could cut with a knife. Strangers were becoming friends; laughter was abundant, and people left knowing what my wife and I are all about. We love friends, we value connection, and we believe being generous with your time and resources is a consistent path to happiness. The party effectively told our story.
Truth be told, a bulk of the work was done before the party even took place. Invites were sent, RSVPs were returned, and this simple data collecting pursuit helped set the wheels in motion for a great event. We were able to follow up with those who responded yes (good to know for last minute ice runs, amirite?), nudge those who didn’t respond at all, and create a little bit of FOMO for the maybes. It also helped me do a little connecting the dots of relationships for the people I didn’t know.
For those people entering my house for the first time, I wanted them to be comfortable from the start. Knowing my attendees helped me ensure as a host they all felt welcome. But I’m preaching to the choir. All of you are efficient event planners who know a well-planned event is a powerful way to tell your mission and connect with constituents.
What if some components of managing an event, specifically participants, was easier? Do you like the idea of shorter event check-in lines? Would throwing away a printed check-in roster be a dream? What about avoiding a bulk of your manual post-event data entry? Sounds good, right?
Do you want to hear more?
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Peace Out, Party (Planning) People!
