Even moderate-sized events take a lot of planning and organising. It’s wise to set up an organising group right from the start and allocate areas of responsibility. Extra helpers can be brought in for particular roles, such as stewarding, without having to attend all the planning meetings. This approach cuts down on stress for particular individuals and ensures a more efficient use of everyone’s time and energy. For more about communications with your entire team see the section on organising your team. .