 |
Event Management
Experience in Event Management is at a premium and is key to the smooth implementation of major events |
Rushmans is able to deploy experienced senior and front line management in all major event disciplines rapidly anywhere in the world. We are able to fulfill complete turnkey major event management solutions over a period of years or single management assignments.
Most recently, Rushmans was responsible for the implementation of the Event Management Programme for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 across the nine participating countries in the Caribbean region, incorporating twelve Functional Areas.
In overview, Rushmans offer a team of specialists in the following fields of event management: -
Event Operations – Event Day Delivery
This programme requires close liaison with the Local Organising Committees (LOC) and the International Federations (IF).
Depending on the nature of the Event, Rushmans deploy tournament venue managers who will oversee the implementation of event day operations at their assigned venue and ensure delivery of the rights and obligations of the LOC and/or International Federations within that venue on event days.
The appointed venue manager plays an integral role in facilitating clear and open communication channels between all stakeholder groups and undertakes problem resolution as required to ensure delivery of these rights.
Rushmans can also provide assistance in the preparation and development of match day operations documentation including operations procedures, run sheets, event manuals, etc. all of which the tournament venue managers will work with the LOC and/or International Federation to ensure operational delivery of on event day
 » TRUDY CLARK, PROJECT DIRECTOR
IT & Telecommunications
Events requires sophisticated IT & Telecommunications solutions for example, but by no means limited to the following areas:
- Ticketing System
- Management Systems
- Media Information System
- Accreditation System
- Advanced, reliable & extensive telecommunications facilities
- CCTV
- Security Incident Tracking
- VIP & Protocol System
- Volunteer System
Together and with the local service providers and International IT integrators as required, Rushmans plan, specify, manage and integrate the above systems required to deliver success.
LOC Operations, Legacy & Knowledge Sharing
Management of an Event in all aspects is guided by the goal to achieve world class standards at best value. This includes the use of the best national and global resources.
In a number of cases, the Local Organising Committees will be staging the Event and it is they that need to be empowered with the knowledge and expertise to exceed the standards of, for example, a previous World Event or Games. It is within the LOCs that lies the real opportunity for empowerment and knowledge sharing, and as part of expertise, Rushmans can work to help facilitate this.
 LAURIE-ANN HOLDING , PROGRAMME MANAGER
Spectator Services
The key to successful delivery of major sports events is preparing the organisation and their teams to think and act operationally. This can be achieved by developing an integrated operations based approach.
For many organisations the natural focus is on individual functional based planning. This programme however develops a holistic view of the event, promotes communication and integration and focuses on the important interdependencies between functions.
Through integrated planning and interactive training exercises that simulate ‘live’ event operations teams will gain a clearer understanding and greater confidence for operational delivery.
By drawing on extensive experience and knowledge transfer from a range of International events this programme ensures that organisations and their teams are fully prepared for operations.
Each programme is tailored to meet the needs of the individual event. In essence this consists of:
Integrated Functional Planning
- Developing Concepts of Functional Operations
- Identifying and co-ordinating Operational Policies and Procedures
- Gap analysis and operational issue resolution
- Implementing a structured roadmap for planning
Operations Focused Workshops
- Walking through specific elements of operations
- Educating teams on operational plans and procedures
- Tabletop discussions around standard and non standard operations
- Clarifying the understanding of event operations
Interactive Training Exercises
- Role playing and practising actual operations in venues
- Simulating situations that will and do occur
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities and defining decision making
- Building strong communications channels and protocols
|
