Title: Analyze personnel needs for an event.
Course: Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management > Section: Understanding Event Management

Analysis should include volunteer and paid personnel needs (e.g., security staff, ushers, concession vendors, support acts, cleanup crew) based on the number of anticipated participants.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How might personnel needs vary from event to another?
- What factors should an event planner consider when determining the number of volunteers needed?
- What are some methods for recruiting volunteers?
- How does employee and volunteer training differ from one event to another?
- What are the pros and cons of outsourcing personnel?