A checklist enables the event manager to ensure that all of the specific

tasks associated with an element will be completed.  Checklists can be used

at any stage in the event planning, execution, or shutdown process.  Its use

in order to focus on the task at hand cannot be surpassed.

There are a variety of checklists for different aspects of corporate

event management.  Checklists consist of a minimum number of words,

since they serve as memory joggers.  Frequently, there are a number of

tasks to be completed for the items.  The more words there are on

the checklist, the less it will be used.  So, keep it succinct.  The detail can

be found in the event manual.  The idea of the checklist is to ensure

that nothing has been missed.

Start with a spreadsheet of basic tasks, and customize it for each different event.  

Typical checklists are used for Suppliers and Subcontractors, Arrival/Parking/Transportation,

Entrance and Registration, On-site/Power, Security, Food and Beverage, Entertainment, and

Site Selection.  To name just a few!