How to Hold a Successful Corporate Event
Assign an appropriate number of people for party planning. Depending on the size of the event, you will need to delegate one, two, or a committee of persons for the task of planning the event.
Pick the right people. Most corporations assign the duty of planning and coordinating their corporate event to a certain individual within their company. It is a good idea to assign this duty to one of your more creative and sociable employees. In fact, it may surprise you to know that you will likely be better off to choose a creative mind more than a super organized personality.
Determine and set aside a specific budget for the event. Developing an appropriate budget for your event depends on several factors, such as occasion, number of employees, time of year (venues can be more affordable at some times over others), and how much you have to spare. Make sure to nail down these factors before you start to plan the event.
Know your employees. The event should benefit the majority of the demographics of the corporation. For example, younger employees might enjoy a very active event such as a a humanitarian project, whereas older demographics might enjoy more leisurely activities like a game day.
Make sure your employees can attend. Pick a time and date for the event when most (if not all, depending on the size of your company) of your employees can attend at least some part of it. If your company must be manned 24/7, consider holding multiple events that different shifts can attend.