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Fundamentals of Event Leadership

Date: Nov 07, 2026

Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Dovers - DoubleTree By Hilton Austin Hotel

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TEMI

Your Team Needs a Leader, Not a Superhero: Practical Leadership for Events
In the events industry, success is rarely the result of one person doing everything. The most effective event professionals build strong teams, foster collaboration, communicate clearly, and make confident decisions under pressure. This interactive session explores practical leadership strategies for organizing teams, managing stakeholders, navigating challenges, and creating a culture of accountability and excellence. Through real-world scenarios, group discussions, and hands-on activities, attendees will learn how to move from being the "event superhero" to becoming the leader their team truly needs.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand how organizational leadership and team structure influence event success.
Strengthen team-building skills to foster collaboration, motivation, and accountability in real event scenarios.
Build confidence in strategic planning, stakeholder involvement, and people management under pressure.
Apply practical tools for problem-solving and decision-making under time and resource constraints.

With a career that spans from Part Time Recreation Aide to Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Hutto, Jeffrey White brings decades of practical leadership to this conversation. His work is rooted in serving others, staying calm in chaos, and finding connection through small, meaningful gestures. He cares deeply about family, community, and his Jeep.

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Schedule

Fundamentals of Event Leadership

Nov 07, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM