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T<\/span>oo much of the same kind of event in the same kind of space contributes to the overall \u201csameness\u201d of events and can lead to declining attendance and results. Let\u2019s face it:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>once attendees arrive at a venue, most meeting rooms and ballrooms are basically alike. But what would happen if you built in some surprises and did the unexpected? What would happen if you broke the mold and knew how to design fresh, unconventional events? <\/span><\/p>\n Some clients may be more conventional than others and you need to respect that. However, every single one of them will appreciate seeing their guests pleasantly surprised and coming back for more<\/span> –<\/span> it\u2019s a matter of identifying a space and approach that work<\/span>s<\/span> for them. <\/span><\/p>\n Here are a few tips <\/span>to help you come up with out-of-the-box solutions<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n Break free of all pre-conceived notions of event planning. <\/span>N<\/span>othing says you have to adhere to the same established, standardized ideas for organizing an event. In fact,<\/span> clients hire you to come up with creative <\/span>solutions <\/span>they could never think of, let alone implement.<\/span><\/p>\n Guests, especially those who have been to m<\/span>ore<\/span> than their fair share of events in the past, crave something different\u2014something they haven\u2019t seen before. They want memorable meetings in unique spaces. So keep your audience in mind. If they are seasoned corporate veterans, it may be harder to impress them, which means you may need to look for the most <\/span>un<\/span>conventional venues around. <\/span><\/p>\n When booking a venue, remember that you\u2019re looking for the unusual. If a venue has an event package, it probably isn\u2019t unconventional. <\/a><\/span>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Wanting to be different is great, but not at the expense of the <\/span>event goal<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Some events will simply not work in some spaces. Be smart while you exercis<\/span>e<\/span> your creativity and keep the overall event goal at the forefront of your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n Define the space so attendees understand where they are, what spaces are meant for <\/span>which <\/span>use<\/span>s<\/span> and what spaces are off-limits (especially in museums, private yachts, large warehouses and hangars, and <\/span>cruise ships<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n If you are working with an old space like a warehouse, use unique staging and d\u00e9cor that relate to the location, the theme, and the objectives.<\/span> <\/span>Let your imagination run free.<\/span><\/p>\n Give guests things to see, hear, do and learn in unexpected ways so that they leave your event wishing it would never end. <\/a><\/span>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Unconventional locations can lead to sensational experiences<\/span> and this is possibly even more true for corporate events.<\/span> <\/span>Establish yourself as an innovator by producing corporate events in places where people wouldn\u2019t expect them<\/span> and you\u2019ll set your planning business apart and <\/span>boost your credibility. Indeed, <\/span>making your clients\u2019 events well-attended and appreciated could lead to a thriving business <\/span>supported by <\/span>word-of-mouth<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n If proposing something a bit unexpected may sound risky, <\/span>remember that <\/span>maintain<\/span>ing<\/span> the status qu<\/span>o<\/span> by using the same traditional venues over and over could be even riskier for your business.<\/span><\/p>\nMake Decisions that are Unexpected<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Make it Memorable<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Make it About the Overall Goal<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\nMake the Space Easy to Navigate<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
Make it a Treat to the Senses\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
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