The lights are on, the music is off and all the guests have gone home, what’s next? Strike of course! Strike can often be one of the most difficult and trying parts of the event considering you and your staff and volunteers have been on their feet for the last 6-12 hours. The last thing anyone wants to do is take down decor, pack away chairs and inventory cutlery or glassware. Alas, the dirty work must be done so here are some suggestions for making the strike as pain free as possible.
1. Take a moment to sit down, catch your breath and asses what needs to be done before rushing into it without a clear picture of your desired outcome.
2. Nominate a strike leader who is responsible for delegating tasks and co-ordinating the overall picture.
3. Have a detailed list of all rentals and borrowed items so inventory can be done and items transported or stacked for pick up.
4. Have energy foods such as granola bars and bottles of water on hand for that last minute burst of energy.
5. When scheduling volunteers, have start a little later in the event so they are fresher than those who have been there from set up.
6. Have people work in teams or pairs so they can motivate each other and get the job done quicker.
7. Know in advance where your garbage and recycling needs to go at the end of the night.
8. Make sure to notify security before you leave the venue so they know you are finished and can lock up after you.
If you follow these few simple guidelines, you and your staff and volunteers will be packed up and ready to go home in no time! You can say goodbye to 12 hour days, misplaced rentals and lost items and hello to smooth, efficient and ordered strikes in the future!
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