Below is a list of those triggers. They may be subtle but they indicate a problem growing in the background. This is an indicator of lack of a communication plan or proper responsibility list. No returning phone calls or emails Often if there is a problem the staff or supplier will hope that it will be solved before they have to tell the event manager. No reporting back - if it has or has not been done It must be stressed to all the event team that whether an assigned action has been done or not they still have to report back.
Most staff are reticent to report failures.
General lack of enthusiasm Events are supposed to be interesting as they are out of the ordinary. Any lack of enthusiasm could be an indication of all kinds of management problems. Given that the event staff are the most valuable asset any changeovers can be a real problem for the event and will often indicate a deeper problem. Lack of personal responsibility for decisions The team has to feel that they can make decisions and be backed up by the event office. If the team is to be empowered and therefore be independent then they must be proud of their involvement in the event Lack of cooperation from the other departments The ability to work with the other departments within a company is an art from.