In this episode of the Local Life Leaders Podcast, host Janessa Storlie shares her insights on the crucial steps to take after an event concludes. Drawing from her recent experience with two major events, Janessa discusses the importance of post-event activities to ensure a smooth transition and set the stage for future successes. Tune in for a detailed checklist, personal anecdotes, and actionable tips that every event planner should implement.
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Main Topics Covered:
- Personal reflection and recovery after an event
- Organizing and inventory management
- Conducting after-action reports and SOAR analysis
- Gathering and utilizing feedback
- Sending personalized thank-you notes
Key Quotes:
- "When you are able to enjoy the event, that just helps build up that motivation for you to continue on for the next year."
- "Conducting a SOAR analysis with your team is extremely important as it connects you to the vision of what you actually want this event to be."
- "Sending out thank you cards is a very huge and important step to show your appreciation to everyone involved."
Post-Event Checklist:
- Rest and Recovery:
- Take time to relax and heal after the event.
- Reconnect with your routine and focus on self-care.
- Inventory Management:
- Take inventory of leftover supplies.
- Store items appropriately for next year.
- Use tools like Notion, Google Docs, or Excel to track inventory.
- After-Action Report:
- Journal your thoughts on what went well and areas for improvement.
- Share your report with team members for a comprehensive review.
- SOAR Analysis:
- Conduct a SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) analysis with your team.
- Use this to align with the vision and goals for future events.
- Feedback Collection:
- Collect feedback from participants through surveys.
- Note down verbal feedback received during and after the event.
- Thank-You Notes:
- Send personalized thank-you cards or gifts to volunteers, vendors, and sponsors.
- Acknowledge everyone’s contribution to the event's success.
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