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Spring Schedule Session

🔁 From Planning to Impact: Mastering the Principles of Event Management for Executive Operations

Apr 23 2026

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Wellesley | Level 3

*Session Repeats @ 1:15 PM

Exclusive to ASAP Premium Members. Premium Members receive access to this audio recording following the session. Click here to learn how to become a Premium Member or upgrade your pass.

From board retreats to conferences, EAs are often tasked with bringing big ideas to life—without formal event management training. This master class gives EAs a tactical framework for managing events with clarity, confidence, and control, regardless of the system or tool they use.

Laurin Kelly will share the step-by-step structure she’s applied to successful convenings, helping participants design repeatable processes for logistics, communication, budgeting, and stakeholder management. Attendees will leave with an adaptable toolkit they can apply across various platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • Apply project management principles to every stage of event planning—from initiation to debrief.
  • Develop repeatable systems for tracking logistics, vendors, budgets, and communications.
  • Strengthen stakeholder engagement and team coordination before, during, and after events.
  • Confidently manage events using any platform, from shared drives to enterprise PM tools.
  • Create sustainable templates and checklists for ongoing success.

Speakers

Battle Plan Strategic Consulting

- Founder and Principal Consultant