QUIZ: What type of event planner are you?

You’ve cringed at them in magazines. You’ve laughed at them on management blogs. You’ve probably even drifted off to one while perusing an in-flight magazine. Well, now the most amusing personality quiz comes to NH Meetings’ blog. Let’s have a little fun and see how you would deal with these situations…

Q1: It’s the morning of your biggest ever event – a car launch for a major international manufacturer – and last night’s power cut resulted in your alarm not going off. Best-case scenario you’re going to arrive at the hotel venue at the same time as the first guests. Do you…

A – Roll over for a final stretch before making your way casually to breakfast. You’re comfortable that the steps already put in place mean that the event will still start smoothly whether you’re there or not. You then get yourself ready and head in to take over the reins.
B – Pop open your MacBook and start the remote coordination. Your team is all inter-connected and through the channels set up the conversation isn’t limited by being face-to-face.
C – Jump out of bed and immediately call the hotel to make sure that they are aware of the situation. You arrange for appropriate cover to be put in place and explain exactly what needs done until you get there pointing out that the standards agreed during the planning phase cannot slip. Taxi ordered to replace the bicycle ride you had planned where you can have a coffee and croissant on the go.

Q2: It’s the middle of event day and there are a few issues that need ironed out. Your boss knows you well and therefore knows exactly where to find you as:

A – You’re in the break out area or strolling around outside. You keep popping into the action to keep an eye on proceedings, casually mingle with the guests, but things are generally ticking along as expected. You pick up on the issues on your cell phone and head over to where your attention is required. Some people are panicking, until they see your calm demeanor, and the fire is gradually put out.
B – You’re at the presentation detailing the latest gadgets to be installed. The event is ticking along nicely so you’re trying to get ideas for the future. You’re constantly checking in with the team via the mobile apps that keep the communication loop flowing, giving advice on how to manage issues as they arise.
C – You’re in the thick of all the action. You are jumping between rooms, making sure everyone is where they should be, that all speaker requirements are working as planned and that break-out areas, lunch preparations and the afternoon schedule is all as it should be. Those issues that need dealing with won’t have long to wait…you’ll soon turn up.

Q3: It’s a week after your event and you’re providing a review of what went on to your team. The message of your summary is:

A – That was nice and easy. Let’s try to iron out a few of the issues up front next time so that we can manage the flow better on the day.
B – How much fun was that? Now, we need to think of more alternatives to surprise our guests and find ways of incorporating that new tech I saw discussed online.
C – Keeping to our standards was key. We got in and amongst everyone and picked up on issues as they arose. On to the next one.

Results: what type of event planner are you? (Caution: shameless self-promotion ahead)

Mostly A
You’re as cool as a cucumber when the pressure is on, self-assured, everything always under control. It takes more than an unexpected bump in the road to knock you off your stride and you do everything possible to get your ducks in a row well ahead of time so that even if you’re not there in person, the event is ticking along like a newly-wound Swiss watch. You thrive on being able to count on a reliable partner like NH Hotel Group.

Mostly B
New and improved is your thing. You can’t stop innovating, always looking to find out what’s next in the world of event planning whether that be state-of-the-art tech, unique design or a brand new angle on catering. You thrive on being a trendsetter for others to acknowledge and follow and know exactly who the best partner is to discover the next hype in technology, décor, F&B and make it happen? (PS It’s NH Hotel Group, of course!)

Mostly C
You’re as demanding as an event planner could be: you are clear, focused on what you want and one thing you definitely don’t want is to waste your time. Although delegation is an option you use, you love being hands on and in command whenever possible to ensure your exquisite standards are reached. You need a serious and competitive partner with experience and flexibility that’s got you covered all over the world: NH Hotel Group can do this and so much more.