Contest Management = Project Management

Planning + Delegation + Supervision = Successful Event

A Successful Event has:

• Fun & Joy for Attendees
• Stress-free Environment for Contestants
• Invisible Organization

1. Plan
   • List of functions/tasks with deadlines
   • Budget
   • Contest Script
     
2. Delegation
   • Find volunteers, define exactly what you expect, get commitment
   • Option: 2-step delegation: Delegate task to a Club Officer, who then delegates to Club Members  

      (NOTE:   Work directly with the club member to ensure fulfillment.)

3. Supervision
   • Define milestones with deadlines if there are bigger tasks
   • Contact every one at least once a week
   • Run a Briefing Meeting a few days before the contest

Troubleshooting:

Be prepared to work on “Plan B”

• List of Substitutions
• 2 sets of equipment
• Prepared (funny) statements for problems (microphone, missing person, etc.)