Review The Events

Who else can help you to review the event? How?

Your colleagues:

Subordinates? Superiors? Whoever was involved may have valuable facts and opinions to share with you. Typically, superiors will have set objectives – what do they think of them now? Subordinates may have helped you at the event – what are the viewpoints?

Business contacts:

Your sponsors? Your professional body? The local tourist board, if you worked with one? It is worth seeking their views on their areas of involvement as and when you telephone and/or write to thank them for their help.

Venue Managers:

Is there some useful feedback available here when you contact them to acknowledge their assistance on this occasion? Is it worth asking what they think of different aspects of the conference? Can they make comments and suggestions to improve the next event you might stage there?

Speakers, delegates and partners:

Are they the most obvious people to approach, perhaps with a questionnaire being handed around at the close of the conference or sent out later, possibly with a thank-you letter? What did they think of the business programme, the social activities, venue, overnight accommodation?

Outside suppliers:

Printers? Caterers? Insurance companies? Can some helpful feedback be provided here as and when you telephone and/or write to thank them for their involvement? Can they supply an impartial assessment in their field, and beneficial advice?