11/01/2024

Four Steps to Creating a Crisis Management Plan for Association Events

When disaster strikes, your team should be ready to address it

Association event management encompasses a lot of moving parts. Marketing your event, securing a venue, engaging members—there are so many elements that go into planning a memorable experience and making your event a smashing success.

In addition to these considerations, you must be proactive about potential situations in which things don’t go as planned. While it’s not enjoyable to think about unexpected challenges or setbacks, you must prepare for any scenario. That’s where crisis management plans come in.

Creating a crisis management plan ensures you can easily pivot and provide the best attendee experience possible—from when the first attendee checks in. Here are the four key steps your association should follow to develop a solid plan that keeps your team and event on track.

Please select this link to read the complete article from the ASAE Center for Association Leadership.