Title: Plan for an event or activity.
Course: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation I (16999-I) > Section: Fulfilling Responsibilities of the Recreation, Leisure, and Themed Services Industries

Planning should include

- assessing needs
- defining metrics of success
- addressing themes, timelines, budgets, agendas, and itineraries
- listing event planning steps/considerations/tasks
- using teamwork skills
- delegating tasks
- locating resources
- managing programs or events for specific age groups or populations, including
  - age-specific groups (e.g., children and elderly)
  - client needs (e.g., families, those with disabilities, persons with cultural sensitivities, dietary accommodations, religion).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What types of events or activities are common to recreation and fitness services?
- What are appropriate and inappropriate ways to delegate tasks?

Communication

- Why is it important to follow the chain of command?
- What is a good work ethic?

Leadership

- Why is teamwork important?
- What are the consequences of failing to work as a team?

Management

- What resources are available to assist planning an event?
- Who manages the planning and coordinating of events?