Occupation Hazard : Event BCRP review

 

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Having been in a project management role for some time, focusing on release planning and execution, I seem to automatically analyze the planning behind every event I attend. You could call it an occupational hazard.

Last weekend, while attending a Dance Day event at a local mall, I found it peculiar that the event was situated in the middle of the main ground floor corridor. Although this provided a good, layered viewing deck for the upper floors, it seemed counterproductive to block the flow of people entering the mall.

Considering the heavy downpour the night before, I suspected that this was their contingency plan to host the event indoors, due to the risk of further rain. Typically, their events are held in two main spaces: one outside and another in the main atrium.
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It was curious that they didn't hold it in the main atrium, which seemed like the most logical location. Even if another event was scheduled for that space, the layout suggested that it wouldn't have been too difficult to move them to a different area.


There is also another alternate space, which is still covered but outdoors.

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I'm intrigued by the decision-making process that resulted in the final location choice.

Certainly, in risk management, several factors are considered, including:
  • Risk Probability
    • This would have been deemed high due to the heavy rain the previous night, which delayed another event.
  • Risk Impact
    • The impact would also be high since wet floors are incompatible with dance performances, and damp conditions do not contribute to a pleasant event for performers or the audience.
  • Schedule Risks
    • For VIP guests on a strict timetable, any delays could severely disrupt the overall agenda.
  • Technical Risks
    • It's evident that rain and electrical equipment are a dangerous combination.
In evaluating the mitigation strategies, the conversation must have focused on:
  • Location
    • The availability of alternative sites.
  • Lead Time
    • The time span from making the decision to the commencement of the event.
  • Resources
    • The logistics of relocating the setup to an alternate venue, if necessary, and the time required for setting up at a new site.
  • Costs
    • The cost-effectiveness of the potential locations.
  • Quality
    • The comfort level for guests and performers, as well as the venue's acoustics.
Oh, to be a fly on the wall in the event planning meeting...
Some things just don't leave you.
Have you had this type of feeling?

#pmandre


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