tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63662339044757015302023-11-15T15:09:07.460+02:00Learn with LithaLearn with Litha - Sharing our passion for project managed events with youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-77967297876400874292016-05-05T19:46:00.001+02:002016-05-05T19:46:37.781+02:00Liebe macht alles möglich ... #HerzSprung<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fYQ-3cpjpG4" width="480"></iframe><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-88203231011935630772015-04-09T08:39:00.001+02:002015-04-09T08:39:21.827+02:00KLM Lost<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NK-T_t166TY" width="480"></iframe><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-18127767273539396902015-04-01T21:10:00.001+02:002015-04-01T21:10:42.946+02:00Blitzboks, South Africa's #GotYourBack<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sgmf2VOyvV4" width="480"></iframe><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-42355961096670263232014-10-15T13:36:00.000+02:002014-10-15T13:36:06.803+02:00International CMP writer, trainer to give workshop on ‘Professional Project & Risk Management of Events’<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">International CMP writer, trainer to give workshop on ‘Professional Project & Risk Management of Events’
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Litha Communications will be running a two-day workshop in Johannesburg on ‘Professional Project and Risk Management of Events’, facilitated by Gwen Watkins, a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP®) accredited by the Convention Industry Council, Washington DC, and an international writer and trainer on events management and PR.
She will cover the broad aspects of risk management and a professional overview of project management of events and meetings to assist participants to apply tested project management techniques to events and manage them to budget, the desired quality and on time. Delegates will learn the context and need for risk management, within internal and external events, and will understand how to identify risks that they can or cannot manage and how to mitigate these. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They will understand the role of contingency planning and how to create, produce and monitor a risk plan. Each delegate receives a 70-page manual, including WBS and Gantt chart exercises and checklists.</span><br />
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“Risk management at events is not ‘someone else’s problem’ – it is the legal duty of the event organiser,” states Teresa Jenkins, MD of Litha Communications. “This includes internally organised events that invite people outside of the organisation, such as clients, employees’ families or the public, where the CEO is held liable for employee’s mismanagement.
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“In addition to the ‘Safety at Sports & Recreational Events Act’, there are other provincial and municipal bylaws and the common law precept of ‘Duty of Care’, which bind all event coordinators to safety management.
“The addition of project management principles enables events organisers to overcome the lack of understanding of the value of work breakdown schedules, Gantt charts and other essential project management tools in the planning of events, which in turn mitigate risk,” concludes Jenkins.
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Watkins has written the ‘Conference & Events Management Textbook’, for Edge Publishing, for third year tourism students taking events management as an elective in 2013 and 2014. This is a South African guide, based on her 30-year experience in the industry and her lecturing background on the subject at several tertiary institutions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amongst other associations, she is member of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI). She has run her own public relations, marketing and events management consultancy since 1988 in South Africa and, since 2011, Botswana.
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The course will be held on 22-23 October 2014 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand at a price of R7 100 +VAT. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information, email charlotte@freelancers.co.za. The course will be held in Cape Town on 20-21 November 2014.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-33504890916386214642013-09-26T13:30:00.001+02:002013-09-26T13:30:29.152+02:00New training club offers benefits to delegates
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Litha Communications has launched a training club that
benefits the delegates as well as their companies. A series of training on
events management takes executive assistants, PAs and department heads, who are
asked to “just quickly organise an event,” through the processes. The courses
are suitable also for those who regularly organise events on behalf of their
company, such as the AGM, the staff party, the golf day, the stakeholders’
meetings etc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“We want our delegates to feel as if they belong to a club,
where they get rewards for participating,” explains Teresa Jenkins, MD of Litha
Communications, a professional events management company of long standing. The
company is now prepared to share its extensive knowledge with the market to
further the skills of the conferences, events and exhibitions industries and
promote South Africa as a professional meeting destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“If they book all three one-day courses in the series, they
qualify as a LC Club Member, with ongoing support, individual prizes and the
choice of a complimentary ½ day course<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘Managing
time, stress to achieve goals’ or ‘Organising formal meetings and report
writing’. They are also treated to a champagne and Lindt chocolate indulgence
accompanied by a luxury neck, foot and hand massage,” concludes Jenkins. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The first course, Create Memorable Events, takes place in
Johannesburg on 22 October 2013. It covers the following points.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
meeting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Establishing
event needs<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Selecting
venues<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
4<span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Invitations &
registration forms<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Planning
programmes <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Managing setup
and breakdown<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the day<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Checklists<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>20 décor ideas <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">10. Great theme parties that work year round<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The second and third in the series, ‘Organising in-house
events’ and ‘Getting more from your events’,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>will be held on 23 and 24 October. The entire series will be repeated later
this year and begin again next year from late January. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With each Learn with Litha training course, delegates will
receive a certificate and handbook. Participants who attend five courses will
be given the ‘Conference & Events Management Textbook’, published earlier
this year by the course facilitator, Gwen Watkins, a Certified Meeting
Professional (CMP®). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Catch the Early Bird price of R3550 by booking and paying by
7 October 2013. Normal price is R3950. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As there is limited space, book now and call Kim Bateman on
+27 (0)11 477 2082 / +27 (0 11 484 7663 or email </span><a href="mailto:kim@lithacommunications.co.za"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">kim@lithacommunications.co.za</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-11920201432407691542013-09-02T07:16:00.000+02:002013-09-02T07:21:43.381+02:00Annual reports need flow not structure<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Creativity, storytelling and design in an annual report are
essential requirements if one wants readers to be engaged in the organisation’s
activities for the past year and not be put off by dense chunks of numbered text.
This is particularly true of government departments that need to involve their
stakeholders in the processes and potential of various projects and capture
their imagination, buy in and support.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This requires much more than just design. The initial step
is to take the data needed and convert it into prose. Too often, each
department produces copy with extensive numbering that looks more like a
lawyer’s contract than a story about the successes and setbacks of the year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If one was describing the satisfaction gained from a
successful delivery of services to a colleague or interested party, one would
relate it as a tale – one would not use lists and numbers but rather speak of
the difficulties surmounted, the excitement of well-executed projects and
programmes and the look on people’s faces as they received benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even obstacles can be instructive, by providing valuable
lessons learned for the forthcoming year and offering an opportunity to
mitigate the circumstances by outlining new preventative measures. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do more than outline the organisation’s mission, vision and
values – show how committed staff members, executives and all who play a part
in the department deliver them. An annual report is part of the organisation’s
human talent recruitment programme – potential employees, directors or
shareholders can be motivated and excited by this information and long to participate
in its efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Designing interest<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Photographs are an essential in an annual report but are
often simply large, static photos of executives, which again fail to capture
the readers’ interest. One group photo of the executives/board should be
sufficient. Let the rest intensely capture the mood of the report.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During this next year, start capturing photos of executives
actively participating in events and recipients of the organisation’s projects
and programmes. With a large library of such photos, the choice for annual
reports can widen to incorporate vivid images of the board, executives and key
staff members actively engaged in service delivery. Team these up with captivating
captions, not “the Minister/CEO.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If single or group images of the board/executives are
required, ensure that a professional photographer comes in early in the year
and shoots the photos with the correct lighting and background. If necessary,
use a consultant to advise on the kind of makeup, styling and clothes that are
used in television studios to produce attractive photographic effects. Low-level
cellphone images do not translate well into high gloss printing and rushed
photos detract from professionalism of the design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Figures, while essential for the financial aspects of the
report, should be used sparingly in other parts of the report. Graphs, pie
charts and flow charts are visually more appealing and easier to read and
comprehend. However, if one is supplying these as locked images to the
editorial and design team, ensure that they have been spellchecked, as locked
images cannot be corrected. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bullet points serve to break up long lists and highlight
certain sections – however, they are not used with punctuation but appear as
single lines. If there is more than one sentence per point, rewrite it to
achieve one idea per point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Headings and crossheads create interest on a page and, used
with white space, create a pleasing aspect to the reader, albeit subliminal.
Extensive use of capital letters, unless referring to a legal entity should be
avoided, as they break the reader’s concentration and flow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Editing – more than
proofreading<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Though clients ask for proofreading services, what is
usually required is editing, which is ‘the making revisions to and suggestions
about the content of a document, focusing on improving the accuracy of
language, flow and overall readability, as well as checking for grammar and
spelling’.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With multiple authors, there are often inconsistencies in
the document between US English and South African English in the use of such
words as organization vs organisation or program vs programme. There can also
be changes in style, where one department uses the third person and another
favours first person. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here is where the use of a highly experienced editor is so
essential; the editor reads the entire document, gets the flavour of the house
style, the underlying tone of the document and the visual effects of the
messages and ensures this continuity throughout the report.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Perfection requires
time<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With all of the above however, sufficient preparation time
is an essential. Even before the financial year-end is reached, selected
writers should be selected within the company to begin collating data. Despite
the late inclusion of the final financial figures and auditor’s reports, it is
possible to create the bulk of the report within weeks of the year-end, based
on quarterly reports, media interchanges, progress reports and events. However,
convert Excel spreadsheets containing key performance indicators into more
readable prose, as readers find table a strain on the eyes and tend to overlook
or skim through them, which means vital messages may be lost. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once collected and assembled, the external editor can
assemble this into a readable chronicle of the year’s high and lows, ready for
the first draft, usually produced as a Word document for ease of reading and
proofing. The designer, in the meantime, can create the design shell into which
the text will be inserted. Once the text is adjusted, rewritten and signed off,
it is proof read and then inserted into the design for the first PDF proof,
which creates the look and feel of the final report. The client can then view
the first text-correct design, suggest any possible changes and the final copy
can be produced for printing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Annual reports are not only legal documents but can be powerful
marketing and fundraising tools.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Litha Communications offers design, editing, proofing and
printing services for annual reports, newsletters, brochures and any marketing
communication.<o:p><a href="http://www.litha-communications.co.za/">Annual reports need flow not structure</a></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-24445076483090368452012-10-09T13:37:00.000+02:002012-10-09T13:37:21.307+02:00Greening an event
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For event organisers it is sometimes difficult to green an
event, as so many of the factors are outside your control, such as guest’s
carbon footprint in getting to the venue, the venue’s use of electricity and
water and a lack of alternative transport modes in South Africa. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">One way to offset the probable carbon footprint, is to team
up with such organisations as Trees for Africa, Wildlands Conservation Trust, Earth
Patrol, Climate Africa etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are some more steps you can take that will add to the
overall ‘greening’ of an event and include the three Rs – reduce, reuse,
recycle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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activities<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Consult your local authority about accommodation and
activities that promote green practices. Most cities can offer new ideas for guests
that promote the environment and add to leisure pleasure.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Venue<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Give preference to venues with a sound
environmental policy<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Work with the venue to ensure lights and air
conditioning are switched off when not in use<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Consider venues that use as much natural light
and natural ventilation as possible<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ask for jugs of water with slices of lemon for
delegates – South African tap water is perfectly drinkable and bottled water is
a waste of natural resources, energy and a pollutant<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Use local, in season food to support the economy
and reduce transport<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Select fish from sustainable fish supplies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Avoid unnecessary packaging and plastic bags<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where possible use bulk dispensers for sugar,
salt, condiments and sauces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Avoid individually wrapped sweets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Try to reduce the food wastage – is a
three-course meal necessary at lunchtime? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If plastic and paper waste are generated, ensure
the venue supplies separate bins for delegates to be active recyclers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Try using ‘living’ décor such as moss, stones
and succulent plants. Send your decorations home with your guests at the end of
the event or reuse them for another event<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Printed material and
information<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Use new media and electronic technology to
reduce paper use – SMS seating and registration details<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Use electronic registration and market
electronically via website and email<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Collect and reuse name badges<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Produce all relevant information, presentations,
papers and web links via electronic media<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you do have to print – use recycled paper and
print on both sides of the paper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Consider requesting guests to bring their own
pens and notepads (most have notepads leftover from other events)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally, include the greening message at some stage in the
proceedings to remind your guests how fragile the ecosystem is and how all can
assist in greening the planet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our commitment <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Litha Communications is a member of the Event Greening Forum
and our CEO, Andile Ncontsa, is a board member of the forum.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We seek to offset the carbon footprint of our operations and
take care to conduct our business in an environmentally responsible way. We
offer our clients an opportunity to do the same by contributing a tree for
every delegate that attends our events. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For this purpose, our NGO partner of choice is the Wildlands
Conservation Trust. The Trust is working to conserve our region’s biodiversity
through the development and facilitation of innovative solutions, which take
into account the unique biodiversity assets of South Africa while sustainably
meeting the socio-economic needs of current and future generations. Most
importantly, they offer marginalised youth and women, new skills in new green
industries that protect and preserve our heritage and the planet for future
generations to come. For more information, go to </span><a href="http://www.wildlands.co.za/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.wildlands.co.za</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We also contribute our time, talent and materials to
Waste2Wow, a job creation design and manufacturing studio that recycles
advertising banners and billboards, turning trash into creative and desirable
eco-friendly “wow” items - </span><a href="http://www.waste2wow.co.za/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.waste2wow.co.za</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We believe that enriching society and preserving our planet
for future generations is not an option or a nice thing to do - it is a matter
of necessity <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For more greening ideas, go to </span><a href="http://eventgreening.co.za/resources/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://eventgreening.co.za/resources/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-62262210434889527482012-07-17T17:20:00.000+02:002012-07-17T17:20:13.773+02:00There's more than just your interest at stake<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The stakeholder of
an event is any individual or organisation with an interest in the event.</span>
This is a vague definition but it does make sure that no one is forgotten. The
stakeholder is someone who can influence the event in a significant way.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Most of the risks
in events are directly related to the event stakeholders. The stakeholder's
tolerance to risk will define many aspects of the level of risk that can be
accepted by the event that is the event's tolerance to risk. For example:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Investors in the event will be interested in the
financial risk - the exposure they have because of their investment. They
expect to make a profit. The level of this profit will set the tolerance of the
financial risk of the event. This tolerance is a major input into the risk
management process for an event. The fact that it may be difficult to measure
should not mean that it is ignored. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sponsors of a cultural event such as an exhibition
may not want certain types art works exhibited as it may reflect badly on their
image. If their requirements are ignored the event could be cancelled. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">For a sporting event, there may be dangers well
known and accepted by the competitors. However, if the risk goes beyond a
certain limit they will not take part in the event.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The
stakeholders can be categorised a number of ways: Not all stakeholders are
positive – i.e. the local residents may not want roads closed during a cycle
race, so they must be assessed as primary/secondary, internal/external; and
positive/negative.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Primary stakeholders</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> - those who are
very focused on the success or otherwise of the event, for example the
attendees or a sponsor. These stakeholders will require constant management,
reporting or other communication<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Secondary Stakeholders</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> - those who will
only be interested in the event if it passes a threshold of importance i.e. the
local police<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Internal Stakeholders</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> - those that are
involved in the event planning and implementation of the plan such as the event
committee<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">External Stakeholders</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> - those who are
not directly part of the event but still have a strong interest in it - such as
the local residents, banks or sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Positive/Negative</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> - the effect of
the event on the stakeholder i.e. positive - such as the sponsors or negative -
such as competitive events<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Forgetting to pay
attention to any one of these groups can threaten the success of the event.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">These are not
mutually exclusive categories and they may change over the life cycle of the
event. An external primary stakeholder such as the road traffic authority can
move from being positive towards the event to negative very quickly if proper
monitoring is not used.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Next, find out how
to treat the risks you have now identified<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-63755326419564301002012-06-18T16:18:00.000+02:002012-06-18T16:18:21.219+02:00Meeting time or jail time, it's up to you<span style="font-family: Calibri;">One of the most vital requirements of a successful event is
communication so that everyone knows what his or her role is, how it must be
performed and why it is needed. Effective communication is created through
meetings. Ideally, the organiser should have at least one risk management meeting
with all parties involved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting suggestions</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Staff – can you and your staff answer all the
questions on the recommended checklists? Does the staff understand ‘duty of
care’, do they all know the chain of command in emergencies?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Venue – they know their own venue and its
constraints – it is in their best interest to be up front about possible
hazards, otherwise they could be charged with negligence. Ask them about past
problems or snags<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Suppliers – it is vital that you take and assess
the advice of people who go to events all the time. That means your suppliers.
They are the people who deliver the chairs, prepare the food, build the stage
and other contractors. They have seen lots disasters and unless they are asked,
they will often keep their own counsel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">EMS, fire & police – identify trigger points
ie rival teams, access for emergency vehicles, traffic problems,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>local fire regulations <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The client- The five event questions - who,
what, when, why, and where now become essential. The preliminary client meeting
should have provided the answers to all these questions to develop the how of
the event. Look back at them and make sure no parameters have changed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Others - raise risk issues at event committee
and volunteer meetings. Asking for their opinion also creates a feeling of the
importance of risk. Legally, you and the event committee have a duty of care to
all the people associated with the event <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Speaking of legality,<i> </i>w</span>hat are the current national,
provincial and local laws governing this kind of event. Have there been any
unfavourable court decisions recently that could affect the outcomes of your
event? Are there firm contracts in place? Are all other applicable laws being
observed ie relating to scaffolding, stage erection, marquee placement and
layout?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meet with your insurance broker – discuss insured and
non-insured issues and what is necessary and what is affordable<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Always remember that loss does not only include loss of life
or injury but also loss of property and reputation and reputation is the hardest
to regain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Send your enquiries or questions to </span><a href="mailto:teresa@lithacommunications.co.za"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">teresa@lithacommunications.co.za</span></a></div>
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-78358501910277370562012-06-06T06:21:00.000+02:002012-06-06T06:21:01.387+02:00Why celebrate World Environment Day - make it the year<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">When we see or experience the
negative effects of climate change and environmental degradation it is easy to
blame others, but what are we doing to make a difference? World Environment Day
on 5 June is one day we put aside our differences and celebrate the achievements
we have made towards protecting the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">We remind ourselves and others of the importance of caring for our environment. But remember that every action counts, so join us for the year, not just a day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">The United Nations has
declared 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">World
Environment Day this year will complement this global concern with the official
tagline – ‘Green Economy: Does it include you?’<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">This year is also the 40th
anniversary for World Environment Day, since the creation of the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1972. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">In this significant year for
the environment and sustainable development, the world leaders will once again
meet at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development twenty years
after the historic Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, 1992. Dubbed Rio+20, one of its
main themes is ‘a green economy in the context of sustainable development and
poverty eradication’. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #217436; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Green economy – your actions count<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">The Green Economy touches
almost every aspect of our lives and concerns our development. For example, it
is about sustainable energy, green jobs, low carbon economies, green policies,
green buildings, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, industry, energy efficiency,
sustainable tourism, sustainable transport, waste management, water efficiency
and all other resource efficiency. These are all elements involved in the
successful implementation of a green economy.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">The theme is a proposal for
an alternative and far more sustainable way of doing business. It highlights
that the Green Economy as an essential rethink to the way we do business, if we
are to create a brighter future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">However, more importantly,
the theme accentuates the fact that ‘you’ are an important element to its
success and invites you to evaluate whether the steps taken by the government,
private sector, civil society and community in your area, ‘include you.’<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">The UN Environment Programme
defines the Green Economy as one that results in improved human well-being and
social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological
scarcities. In its simplest expression, a green economy is one that is low carbon,
resource efficient and socially inclusive.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #217436; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Business
tourism<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">As conferences, events and
exhibitions organisers, we are committed to green events and we would like to
share some of the United Nations’ thoughts on tourism.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Tread
lightly on your travel destinations<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Tourism can be great for
local economies, but not if it results in negative environmental and social
impacts. The same principles apply to supporting a Green Economy both at home
and afar - buy local, travel with others, limit water and energy use, etc. When
you support ecotourism, you help the communities in your travel destinations
achieve economic growth without sacrificing environmental and social
well-being. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Green tourism has the
potential to create new, green jobs. Travel and tourism are human-resource intensive,
employing directly and indirectly 8% of the global workforce. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is estimated that one job in the core
tourism industry creates about one and a half additional or indirect jobs in
the tourism related economy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">The greening of tourism,
which involves efficiency improvements in energy, water and waste systems, is
expected to reinforce the employment potential of the sector with increased
local hiring and sourcing and significant opportunities in tourism oriented
toward local culture and the natural environment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Waste investing in the
greening of tourism can reduce the cost of energy, water and waste and enhance
the value of biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural heritage. Investment in
energy efficiency has been found to generate significant returns within a short
payback period. Improving waste management is expected to save money for
tourism businesses, create jobs and enhance the attractiveness of destinations.
The investment requirement in conservation and restoration is small relative to
the value of the areas that provide ecosystem services essential for the foundation
of economic activities and for human survival; the value of ecosystems for
tourists remains undervalued in many cases. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">If everything you buy becomes
waste, where will we put it all? Throwing something away means losing the
chance to reuse materials and can contribute to methane (the most potent
greenhouse gas) emissions from landfills. Electronics in particular are only
recycled at a rate of 15% globally. Recycling appropriate materials and
composting food waste reduces the impact of landfills as well as the demand on
our natural resources to produce more materials. Learn about recycling
opportunities in your community and support a more resource-efficient Green
Economy. </span></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #217436; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Cultural
heritage<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">This concept is of enormous
importance to us at Litha Communications and to South Africa as a whole. The
country has eight of the world’s sites and these represent a tourism
opportunity and a challenge. The UN has more to say on this matter.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Investment in cultural
heritage—the largest single component of consumer demand for sustainable
tourism—is among the most significant and usually profitable investments. Under
a green economy investment scenario, tourism makes a larger contribution to GDP
growth, while significant environmental benefits include reductions in water
consumption (18%), energy use (44%) and CO2 emissions (52%), compared with business
as usual.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">The largest single component
of consumer demand for more sustainable tourism is for cultural authenticity. This
includes living cultures, both mainstream and minority, as well as historical,
religious, and archaeological sites. Tourism can offer opportunities for
continuation, rejuvenation or enhancement of traditions and a way of life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Culture is rarely static, and
linking tourism and cultural survival may bring benefits as well as changes and
challenges for a community to address. The possible socio-cultural costs and
benefits of tourism to a vulnerable culture are rarely quantified. Tourism
projects need to include a programme to monitor economic and cultural benefits
so that vulnerable cultures can assess and manage the impacts of tourism on
their communities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Aside from the intangible
benefits, most commentators believe that investment in cultural heritage is
among the most significant and usually profitable investments a society, or
tourism sector, can make. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: #217436; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 128;">Benefits
of cultural heritage tourism</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0070bb; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Sustainability drivers<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0070bb; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Likely implications<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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preference for experiences that involve contact<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">with
authentic cultural landscapes<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Expectations
from guests that their tourism operators respect and protect traditional
culture<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0070bb; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;">Increased
awareness of World Heritage Sites</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0070bb; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;">Recognition
and appreciation for cultural diversity</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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recognition of traditional culture, particularly in context of
assimilation into a dominant culture<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0070bb; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;">Help
community members to validate their culture, especially when external
influences of modern life cause the young to become disassociated from
traditional life and practices</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Conservation
of traditional lands and natural resources on which the culture has traditionally
relied<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0070bb; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;">Help
to reduce poverty within a community or cultural group </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0070bb; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;">Increased
opportunities for young to remain in community instead of seeking
alternative opportunities in cities and towns </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0070bb; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;">Meet
the needs of cultural groups, such as health care, access to clean water,
education, employment and income</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0070bb; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;">Reduced
risk of losing unique cultural attributes</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: MyriadPro-Cond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-2529224478313636952012-05-25T13:20:00.000+02:002012-05-25T13:20:04.890+02:00Individualising your risk management plan<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">How do you find out what
are the risks in planning and running an event? Well the worst thing to do is
to ask only yourself - if you knew all the risks, you would already have them
under control. A key component to a successful event is research, with it you
can ascertain all sorts of useful information such as:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Has the event been run before? If so, what problems arose
last time? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If it has not been run before, who has run one similar? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Can you phone them, email them or research it on the Net to
find out what the risks were? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Are there any checklists on the Net that would assist you
with this event?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">These
are the 5 factors any event organiser must take into account while planning an
event:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Perils : </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">These
are natural causes of disaster – i.e. storms, floods, high winds, hail etc.
These are sometimes predictable and preventable. Consult the weather bureau for
probable trends<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Hazards: </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">These
are predictable and preventable – i.e. loose cables, open manholes etc<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Vulnerabilities: - </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When
the nature of the event opens up the organisers to risk through the nature of
the event i.e. mass protest at economic summits or strikes during typical
periods<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Threats: - </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">These
refer to bombs, specific strikes or other threats against the event – these
should be predictable and preventable.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">PESTLE </b>system is also a good way to establish potential risks before
they arise:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Political: <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> - </span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Does
the event have national or local political impact? Could there be clashes
between supporters?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Economic: <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> - </span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Is
this a good time to run such an event? Do supporters have the money to attend? </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What
else could clash?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Social:<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> - </span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Does
the event affect any particular social group?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Technological: - </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Does
the event rely heavily on technology? Is there guarantee of continual supply of
power?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Legal: - </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Have
all national, provincial and local laws been identified and obeyed?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Environmental: - </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What
is the impact of the event on the environment? Have adequate plans for waste
disposal, water usage and toilets been considered?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">All
events carry unique risks including large crowds, complex event activities, and
an almost certain need for improvisation and last minute decisions which must
be assessed in relation to your particular event. However improvisation and
last minute decisions are what makes the job of an event organiser interesting
and you will learn to take them in your stride. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We will discuss Risk
analysis in our next piece, so stay tuned. Send enquries or questions to <a href="mailto:teresa@lithacommunications.co.za">teresa@lithacommunications.co.za</a> </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-14287252272406359252012-05-09T13:31:00.000+02:002012-05-09T13:31:03.334+02:00Risk management for event organisers - Part 2<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is risk
management?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Risk management is about predictions and prevention and is
the measure of the probability and consequence of not achieving a defined event
goal. It is a logical and systematic method to reduce the risks associated with
any activity, function or process in an event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Risk management minimises loss and maximises opportunity –
it should be remembered that loss does not only include loss of life or injury
but also loss of property and reputation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Duty of Care<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All existing and proposed South African laws concerning the events industry revolve around
the one Common Law principle of ‘Duty of Care’. Organisers are required to show
that they exercised Duty of Care to participants’ lives, health and property<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the case of loss, Courts essentially ask two questions: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Was incident predictable<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Could it have been prevented<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Judge then applies the ‘Reasonable Man’s’ test and if
the answer is ‘yes’ to the questions, then liability has occurred and the law
takes the view that the event organiser is the one who is liable, as he or she
has been paid by a client for a professional service. If the answer is ‘no’,
then risk management has been successfully applied. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Risk Management
Models<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The old model of pressure was for everyone to push
responsibility to the event organiser and the event organiser to take out
insurance. The problem with this was that it assumed that all risks could be
insured; had no understanding of wrongdoing; and worked on the hope of the
ignorance of the public who would not claim against the organisers.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The new model works on consultation with all stakeholders
and a Risk Management plan that uses insurance as only one of the options to
provide risk cover.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Event management
includes risk management <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finding the risks and controlling them is essential in
getting together a safe and successful event. With the complexity of modern
events, the current legal system and the requirements of the event’s
stakeholders, the event manager has to undertake risk management systematically
and make sure that there is documentary proof of every step.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As an event manager, you have already created a process for
running events; now all you have to do is transfer that process to risk
management. Though there is a multi-risk focus, it is only a single process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Risk management must be considered <u>before</u> the
selection of suppliers, staff and communication, as the risk profile of the
event will dictate these choices. Therefore, risk management results differ for
each event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5 basic questions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Evaluation begins with answering the five basic question of
events management from a perspective of risk.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Who</b>
is coming? Crowds vary in nature and a small gathering should be safer than a large
one, but look at the delegates’ profile in context. In the same stadium,
football crowds could be more unruly than concert goers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What </b>is
the event? Corporate dinners carry far less risk than a cup final. Cocktail
parties carry less risk than 3-day exhibitions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">When </b>is
the event? Does the time of day add traffic stress to the equation? Is this an
outdoor marquee in August (high wind factors)? Will storm conditions alter the
event’s success? If it is very cold, do heating arrangements add a fire risk?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Where </b>is
the event being held<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>– the venue can
add risk if it is not geared for high crowds, massive surges, traffics
problems, crime prevention etc. Perhaps the venue is remote – are there toilet
facilities, drinkable water, can trucks access the site for setup, is there
power or does it have to be provided?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Why </b>is
the event being held? This relates to risk management around the client’s
requirements and expectations and in turn his or her client’s expectations.
This can include profit from an event, favourable media comment, ticket sales,
happy delegates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now you have the how,
the next step is more in-depth risk assessment in Part 3.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you have any questions, email <a href="mailto:Teresa@lithacommunications.co.za">Teresa@lithacommunications.co.za</a>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-52513910719009796232012-04-18T15:52:00.001+02:002012-04-18T15:52:25.333+02:00Managing your event risk before you risk your event - Part 1<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Risk management is an
important and integral part of the overall management of any event. The safety
of participants, spectators and all those involved in organising and running
the event should be paramount to the organisation of the event. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over the next few
weeks, we will be discussing the concepts of risk management and look forward
to your comments and queries.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Introducing risk management<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Risk management must
always be considered before the selection of suppliers, staff and
communication, as the risk profile will dictate these choices. Therefore, risk
management results differ for each event.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Any company that
thinks risk management is not important to events simply needs to recall some
of the less than successful events in the past like the National Woman’s Day
disaster or the Zoo Lake drowning. In each of these events, the event manager
or the subcontractors hired by the event manager could have been held
criminally and civilly liable for the results of the disaster that occurred.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You need to develop a
risk management plan for your specific event, as one risk management plan does
not fit all sizes. However all risk management plans have seven specific stages
that may be more or less complex depending on the event:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Establish context of event<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Identify risks and risk owners<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Analyse risks in respect of
likelihood and consequence<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Evaluate options and treatment to
reduce or remove high risks<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Implement and communicate risk
management plan to stakeholders<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Monitor risk management process<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Evaluate success or failure <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This forms the basis
of the risk management manual, a living document that must be referred to
throughout the event process. However, once you have done the first Risk
Management plan, the next one becomes easier as the process becomes more
understandable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next week – establishing context<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366233904475701530.post-36016254808693757802012-04-16T17:38:00.000+02:002012-04-16T17:38:33.864+02:00Green scene is the place to be seen<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Litha Communications
is once again showing its commitment to sustainability and its dedication to
the protection of the environment by participating in the South African Green Office Week
campaign (GOW), which runs from 16-20 April 2012. The campaign began in the UK
with a vision to encourage:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Organisations
to start seeing themselves as Eco-friendly Workplaces and develop green office
practices and policies </span></span></li>
<li><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Management
to implement and maintain sustainable practices into their workplaces </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Workers to
take a look at the daily routines and realize the economic benefits of reducing
waste. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This year’s theme is
“You make a difference” and the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>company is
taking it to heart with a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>go green plan
that will incorporate intense and top of mind new clean, green action each day.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Based on this year’s
daily themes, the company plans to do the following:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Monday 16
April: Make a difference by finding more ways to save on printing- Printing on
both sides of the paper. If you fail plant a tree for every 20 pages printed<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tuesday 17
April: make a difference by finding more ways to save on lighting- Switch
lights off in offices and meeting rooms that are not being used.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wednesday
18 April: Make a difference by finding ways to drive green- Go easy on the air
conditioner as it uses more fuel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thursday
19 April: Make a difference by looking for ways to recycle more- Cut scrap
paper and bull-clip it to use as a notepad or cut in quarters and use as
post-it like notes<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday 20
April: Make a difference by sharing a green tip with colleagues and clients- At
the bottom of your emails include a green message such as: Think twice before
you print this email.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“These are simple and
quick tips that can reduce the carbon footprint we are creating, the idea of
eco-living and green offices are not new concepts at Litha but we are glad to
see this is becoming a global movement,” says Teresa Jenkins COO of Litha
Communications<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em><strong> </strong></em></span></o:p></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em><strong>“The greatest gift we
can give to the children of the future is to take care of the present”-</strong></em> Unknown</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186129235646465653noreply@blogger.com0