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3 strategies and tactics for Event Selection

What is Event Selection strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Event Selection strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

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How to write your own Event Selection strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Event Selection strategy examples

We've added many examples of Event Selection tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for designing an event sponsorship strategy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Define sponsorship goals

    • Identify the primary objectives of event sponsorship such as brand awareness, networking, or product demonstration
    • Align sponsorship goals with overall company objectives and marketing strategy for consistency
    • Engage key stakeholders to gather their input and ensure their support
    • Establish metrics to measure the success of each sponsorship activity
    • Decide on specific markets or audiences to target through event sponsorship
    • Determine the budget allocated for sponsorship activities in FY 25
    • Review and analyse past sponsorships to identify patterns of success or failure
    • Prioritise goals to understand which are critical and which are secondary
    • Identify any constraints or challenges that may arise with sponsorships
    • Prepare a presentation summarising sponsorship goals to seek executive approval

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Research potential events

    • Compile a list of potential events suitable for DENSO’s sponsorship
    • Evaluate events based on their relevance to DENSO's goals and target audience
    • Analyse the reach and demographics of attendees for each event
    • Investigate the reputation and history of each event to ensure alignment with DENSO brand values
    • Seek input from industry peers and experts on prominent events in the automotive sector
    • Assess competitor sponsorship activities to identify market trends
    • Determine the timing of each event to align with product launches or marketing campaigns
    • Consider the geographical location of events and its importance to target markets
    • Reach out to event organisers to gather further details and sponsorship packages
    • Create a shortlist of the most promising events for further evaluation

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Evaluate and select events

    • Establish criteria for evaluating events including cost-effectiveness, audience fit, and opportunity for brand exposure
    • Compare shortlisted events using a scoring system based on established criteria
    • Analyse the potential return on investment for each event sponsorship opportunity
    • Consider the level of exclusivity or prominence DENSO would receive at each event
    • Involve cross-functional teams to evaluate the potential impact on sales, marketing, and public relations
    • Negotiate with event organisers to secure advantageous terms and benefits
    • Prepare a cost-benefit analysis to present to decision-makers
    • Plan for contingency and flexibility in case event plans change
    • Document reasons for selecting and rejecting events to support future decision-making
    • Finalize and secure agreements for the selected events and kickoff planning
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Strategies and tactics for enhancing Rowing WA Operations

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance club and coach development

    • Develop effective relationships with affiliated clubs and provide resources to enhance their capabilities
    • Organise an annual series of workshops to improve club governance and management
    • Create cross-club initiatives for sport growth and development
    • Manage the Rowing WA Coaching Development Strategy to ensure sufficient accredited coaches
    • Provide opportunities for coaches to develop their skills and practical application
    • Implement the Rowing Australia Coach Accreditation Scheme in WA
    • Plan and deliver the WA Coaches Conference
    • Facilitate pathway programs for athletes from schools into clubs
    • Develop strategies to include non-traditional rowing schools
    • Design a comprehensive coxswain development approach

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Optimise regatta and event management

    • Plan and oversee all aspects of regatta delivery
    • Play a key role in national regattas hosted in WA
    • Coordinate non-regatta events like award ceremonies and development workshops
    • Develop a strategy to ensure the vibrant programming of events
    • Establish effective event management protocols and checklists
    • Facilitate training for volunteers and officials for events
    • Implement feedback systems for continuous improvement after events
    • Collaborate with vendors and sponsors for event success
    • Leverage technology for efficient event administration
    • Implement sustainable practices in event management

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Strengthen administration and strategic governance

    • Ensure compliance with government regulations and best practice sport governance principles
    • Support the CEO in strategic meetings and stakeholder interactions
    • Lead the use and optimisation of the Revolutionise Sport Membership Management System
    • Manage compliance with Working with Children legislation
    • Assist in securing grants and funding for rowing development
    • Represent Rowing WA at relevant conferences and committees
    • Develop strategic plans for athlete pathway development
    • Strengthen collaboration with Rowing WA partners and sponsors
    • Provide administrative support to staff and portfolios as needed
    • Continuously review and refine strategic objectives and outcomes
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Strategies and tactics for utilising Football Metaphors to Manage an Investment Portfolio

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Balance offensive and defensive plays

    • Identify high-growth stocks like selecting star forwards
    • Include dividend-paying stocks as defenders for stability
    • Diversify investments across sectors like a varied team line-up
    • Mix tech and healthcare stocks to spread risk
    • Research management teams to find strong leaders as team captains
    • Implement a rotational investment strategy similar to player rotations
    • Regularly review portfolio performance with team huddle simulations
    • Apply the Executive-Investment Coach (EIC) top-down approach
    • Conduct macroeconomic analysis like assessing the playing field
    • Stay informed on global economic trends like watching global soccer tournaments

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Choose strong economies and companies

    • Select portfolios spread across promising economies like US and India
    • Identify stocks based on their economic growth potential
    • Focus on companies with growing capital per worker
    • Measure steady capital-output ratios over time
    • Evaluate ROE figures, prioritising those above 30%
    • Choose companies based on PE and PB ratios fitting desired criteria
    • Consider monetary policy impacts on sectors like banking and finance
    • Incorporate valuation factors across multiple categories
    • Assess investor sentiment for market timing
    • Monitor geopolitics to exploit industry-specific opportunities

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Engage in team-based decision-making

    • Conduct daily team meetings to discuss and deliberate over options
    • Utilise a structured ideation phase for stock selection input
    • Allocate roles within the team for sector-based research
    • Select top competitors of the chosen stocks for analysis
    • Analyse financial statements and ratios for decision making
    • Use technical chart trends for short-term investment forecasts
    • Utilise a custom screener for long-term investment options
    • Discuss and resolve conflicting opinions during team meetings
    • Simulate portfolio testing through various economic scenarios
    • Define a clear process from industry selection to stock segregation
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How to track your Event Selection strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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