Planning an event

Planning an event

Read a dialogue where three people negotiate who does what to achieve a task.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Event planning team
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All right, so I've divided up the tasks among the three of us planning this event like this:

@Jen: make guest list, schedule social media announcements, arrange room set-up, organise musicians
@Ed: book catering, send out invitations, design posters, book speakers
@Mike: reserve rooms, design invitations, write and publish blog post, get emcee

But please don't feel like we need to stick to this. If you prefer to do something else, feel free to say so.

Mike, 14:41

Yeah, I was thinking, as you are project leader @Mike, maybe it's best you make the guest list? I've got experience in graphic design so I'm happy to design the invitations.

Jen, 14:50

@Jen, do you mind designing the posters too? I'm not very good at designing.

Ed, 14:55

Sure, it'll be fun. If I take the poster design off you @Ed, do you think you can organise the musicians?

Jen, 14:56

Absolutely, I know some really good musicians that do events like this one. And I also know a really good emcee. Do you want me to take over getting the emcee too?

Ed, 14:58

@Ed I actually already have an emcee in mind, so I think I'll handle that. I'd appreciate it if you could write and publish the blog post about the event though.

Mike, 15:01

That's not a problem. I quite enjoy online marketing tasks.

Ed, 15:01

If that's the case @Ed, do you want to schedule the social media announcements too?

Jen, 15:03

I can do that ... if someone books the speakers.

Ed, 15:04

I'll book the speakers. And since I'm making the guest list, I should send out the invitations too. @Jen, are you still OK with arranging the room set-up?

Mike, 15:08

Yes, let me do the room reservations as well.

Jen, 15:09

Good idea. That would work nicely.

Mike, 15:10

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Submitted by abukhater on Sun, 01/02/2026 - 16:16

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Usually, I handle the marketing side of an event, which includes media coverage such as photography, videography, social media activation, blog posts, and live streaming, all of which help promote the event online.

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Submitted by Brus on Tue, 30/12/2025 - 16:19

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In my project team, tasks are divided according to the abilities, skills, and profesional expertise of each team member. Responsibilities are assigned based on individual qualifications, experiencie, and technical competence to ensure efficient execution of project activities. This structured distribustion of tasks promotes accuracy, accountability, and effective coordination among team members. As a result, the team is able to meet project objectives, maintain quality standards. and comply with established schedules and requirements. 

Submitted by Winnie0900 on Mon, 04/08/2025 - 20:31

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How are tasks usually divided in your project teams?

In my project teams, tasks are usually divided according to the skills and knowledge of the members. Of course, we also try to divide them equally, taking into consideration the difficulty and the time needed to complete each task.

Submitted by BryanMendezR. on Wed, 30/07/2025 - 15:04

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When I stay at home my sister and me we divided the task and is like this topic 

Submitted by Ali0034 on Fri, 02/05/2025 - 21:54

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I am a software developer. So I in the project while I working. There are project manager in our team. Project manager list task. Then we arrenge meeting called planning to assign tasks. Also I am a president of a Technology Club. I divide tasks and assign them in the meeting fo technology club.

Submitted by Mada U. on Wed, 19/03/2025 - 15:56

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In our project teams, task are divided by expert's skills and expertise. Sometimes we chose the task by preferences.

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Submitted by taqi602 on Sun, 23/02/2025 - 15:08

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How Tasks Are Usually Divided in Project Teams

In a well-structured project team, tasks are typically divided based on skills, expertise, and project requirements. Here’s how it is usually done:

1. Define Project Goals & Scope

  • The team starts by outlining objectives, deliverables, and deadlines.
  • Roles are assigned based on strengths and experience.

2. Task Allocation Methods

Role-Based Assignment – Tasks are divided based on individual expertise (e.g., a designer handles UI/UX, while a developer manages coding).
Agile & Scrum Methodology – Tasks are broken into sprints, and team members choose their responsibilities during planning sessions.
Kanban Approach – Work is visually organized using a Kanban board (Trello, Asana, Jira), allowing flexibility.

3. Key Roles in a Project Team

🔹 Project Manager – Oversees the project, assigns tasks, and ensures deadlines are met.
🔹 Team Members (Developers, Designers, Marketers, etc.) – Work on assigned deliverables.
🔹 Quality Assurance (QA) – Ensures tasks meet quality standards before completion.
🔹 Stakeholders/Clients – Provide feedback and approve major milestones.

4. Communication & Collaboration

  • Regular meetings ensure progress tracking.
  • Tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom facilitate communication.
  • Platforms like Google Drive, Notion, and Monday.com help with documentation and progress tracking.

Conclusion

Task division depends on team structure, project type, and work methodology. The key to success is clear roles, collaboration, and efficient workflow management. 🚀

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Submitted by Ghofran21 on Tue, 11/02/2025 - 16:22

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In my team the tasks are divided by preferences, anyone has the option to decide what he/she needs or good at,my team is very helpful

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