Content summary
1. Think It Through
- Purpose: Clarify the aim of the event and consider alternative formats (e.g., social, quiz).
- Audience: Identify who you're targeting and how to reach them.
- Engagement: Plan how to involve attendees meaningfully.
- Collaboration: Partner with others, including NEU affiliates.
- Timing: Allow enough lead-in time and avoid clashes using the International Solidarity Calendar.
2. Get District/Regional Buy-In
- Seek approval and funding from your district and region.
- Involve key stakeholders like district secretaries and NEU HQ.
- Use formal union structures to ease promotion.
3. Assemble Your Team
Assign roles such as:a
- Coordinator
- Administrator
- Promotions Lead
- Outreach Lead
- Engagement Lead, such as
4. Plan the Event
Consider:
- Expected numbers and sign-ups
- Accessibility needs
- Venue suitability
- Chair and speakers
- Agenda and tech requirements
- Resources and food
- Promotion channels
- Contingency plans
5. Execute the Event
- Set up a welcome desk, stewards, and a literature table.
- Provide accessible seating and ensure tech support.
- The chair should follow a script including NEU’s behaviour code.
6. Mobilise Around the Aim
- Reinforce the event’s purpose throughout.
- Provide action sheets and follow-up opportunities.
- Encourage participants to report outcomes of their actions.the
7. Follow Up
- Thank the speakers and attendees.
- Send reminders of actions and future events.
- Share a summary article with your branch and NEU international team.
8. Evaluate the Event
- Review effectiveness, speakers, venue, attendance, and future engagement.
- Consider sending a feedback survey to attendees.
Grants & Behaviour Code
- Activity grants are available under various categories (e.g., campaigning, CPD).
NEU’s behaviour code ensures respectful, inclusive environments at events.