Notes from the field.
Lessons, frameworks, and tactical notes for campus and venue event teams. New posts most weeks.
Event Scheduling vs. Event Operations: The Difference Most Teams Feel but Do Not Name
Scheduling books the event. Operations makes sure the team can actually run it.
The Hidden Spreadsheet Problem in Campus Event Operations
Most campus event teams do not have an event problem. They have a spreadsheet problem.
The Event Ops Audit: 10 Questions Every Campus Event Team Should Ask
Use these questions to find the hidden workflow gaps behind your event calendar.
What Should Be Included in a Campus Event Request Form?
A better event request form reduces follow-up before the event ever reaches the calendar.
Your Scheduling System Shows What’s Booked. But Who’s Actually Running the Event?
Scheduling tells you what is booked. Operations tells you whether the team is ready to run it.
How to Replace Your Event Operations Spreadsheet Without Overwhelming Your Team
You do not need a massive rollout to move event operations out of spreadsheets.
How to Build a Day-of Event Operations Dashboard
A practical guide to the dashboard event managers actually need when the day starts.
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