Choosing Your Party Planning Business Team - 3 Tips to Consider

There is No Business like the Party Business!

When I was in the corporate world, (can you say "Fish Out Of Water') I was forced...I mean, asked to participate in the various "Team Building" exercises that some goofy consultant wanted us to do. Nothing against Goofy from the Disney Studios here.

Those of you who have been there or are still there, you know what I mean. These exercises that are supposed to "Make" people like to be around others that they may or may not want to be around ordinarily are infused into the corporate structure. Just watch NBC's "The Office" sometime as they often present a somewhat satirical look at that very concept.

The point is that as an owner of your own Party Planning Business you have to foster teamwork and what makes it even more challenging is that by the very nature of the business, it is the embodiment of fun already, right?

Well, yes and no, but definitely more yes. It is still a business but it is business all about bringing pleasure and fun into the lives of others, so lets look at some tips for assembling your team.

Tip 1: Creativity is the key to choosing your team. This is a hard fact to swallow as the "Business" side of you is always looking for that person who is best from a business acumen. Hey nothing against mad skills here, I am just saying look for the creative flair first. By nature, creative types always gel better with other creative types.

Tip 2: Micro-Management Sucks. As a former theatre director, the very nature of directing a play is all about micro managing the actors in the larger concept of the play. Here is the thing, however. I was the one with the big vision for the completed production and the creativity of the actors is what made the play a success. Know the big picture, but let your team flourish as creative individuals.

Tip 3: Rewards Rock!: My grandmother used to say, "You can catch more flies with honey" and I would look at her not knowing what to think at the time. Later I understood and I can tell you that a well placed GENUINE praise can me more valuable than a monetary reward in some cases. Genuine is the key as everyone wants to be appreciated and recognized for their participation. It is all about loyalty and building loyalty will get you a long way in assembling your team.

Lay the foundation here with these tips and you will have the beginnings of a beautiful relationship with your team. After all, like it or not, we spend a lot of time with our teams as Party Planners, you might as well enjoy the company.

Remember, Life is a Party, you just have to know how to Plan it!

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