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Teaching About Contracts? Here’s An Experiential Learning Activity For Your Class

Event Leadership Institute

When I was teaching a course in risk management and law in an event management diploma program, I was faced with this same challenge. One of the learning outcomes was for students to learn the importance of reading a contract. Cell phone contracts. The activity is very simple and fairly easy to implement.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

However, registering provides all access to webinars, on-demand videos, downloadable documents and much more.”. 4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions. The course’s second part will be held Oct. 25 at 11 a.m.

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8 Tips for CxOs on Vendor Selection

Management Events

Strategically Negotiate Contract Terms During this critical part of the vendor selection process, be strategic. It bears repeating that you will want to negotiate favorable terms and a fair and comprehensive contract that protects the organization rights and interests.

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The Secrets to Highly Effective Pharma Advisory Boards

SpotMe Blog

For example, early on, meetings may focus on clinical trial design, risk management plans, and target patients. Then, as soon as a drug is licensed pharmaceutical advisory boards help to devise post-marketing clinical trials, review medical education programs, and provide expert suggestions for life-cycle management.

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How to Write an Event Proposal (with a Template and Tips)

QC Event School

First thing’s first: an event proposal is a document that outlines the details of an event. But the truth is, they are two different documents. On the other hand, an event plan is a document that outlines all of the details of how you will actually execute the event once it’s been approved. What is an Event Proposal?

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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. Research and Negotiate with Vendors A request for proposal (RFP) is an important document used to communicate needs and expectations to vendors in order to receive a quote for the services provided. Creating one requires a good understanding of the event’s requirements and goals.

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How to Take the Risk out of Planning Events with the Federal Government

SmartMeetings

But consistent with a risk management plan, it is critical that the government contracting document protect the agency with an inclusive force majeure (“Act of God”) clause. The force majeure clause will alert the other party that under certain circumstances, the government may not be able to fulfill the contract.