Event planning can be stressful however, if you have these skills it may be easier to handle situations.
Time Management: Time management is an imperative skill needed to be an event planner. As an event planner, you need to schedule appointments, book venues, and more. If you are unable to manage your time wisely it will only result in a failure to complete the tasks that were needed to be done, and stress will build.
Organization: An event planner needs to be well organized. Not only does this help the event planner his/herself, it also helps everyone involved. It is important to stay on the same page so that the event runs smoothly. Good organization is needed so no one is confused about anything the day of the event.
Problem Solving: Problem solving skills are very important when it comes to event planning. In certain cases, a problem can arise just hours before an event and an event planner needs to be prepared for everything. Problems can range from being technical, weather related, or a disagreement, however, an event planner needs to be quick on their feet to make sure the problem is resolved.
Detail Oriented: Details should always be looked at when it comes to events. Making sure every detail is taken care of is one of the responsibilities of an event planner. Although some details may be easy to miss, an event planner should always be aware of all the details of an event so if anything happens she/he will know what to do.
Decisiveness: Decisiveness is also a skill that is needed to be a good event planner. If you change your mind all the time, the event planning will not be as efficient and it can get really confusing. An event planner needs to make decisions and be able to choose effectively.
Good Communication: As an event planner, you will have to talk to many people. Making sure you’re on the same page as the client is imperative. Being on the same page ensures that everyone is in agreement and that everyone knows the schedule of the event without confusion or conflicts.
Adaptability: Adaptability is a skill that all event planners should have. Sometimes an event planner will have a vision set in mind for a particular event however the client may have a different vision. The event planner must accommodate to the client’s desires over their own even if they think they have better ideas than the client.
Ability to work in a set time frame: When you organize an event, you are working against the clock. There is a set amount of time that you have allocated to organizing the event. Event planners need to be able to work under pressure when there is not a lot of time left before the event because last minute problems can occur.
Creativity: Creativity is a skill that all event planners should have. Event planners should have new ideas all the time depending on the client. Thinking outside of the box to create memorable events is something event planners should be able to do because new ideas are what makes the event unique.
Efficiency: There are many factors that go into planning events so an event planner needs to be able to work efficiently so that all of those factors are taken care of. Since there is a time limit, event planners should be able to efficiently solve problems and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.