lessons i've learnt from failing a project

it was not long ago since i last organised a project. i mean, everyone organises projects. but some didn't turn out as expected, while some went beyond the capability. my last one was the former. it's been in my head for quite long that every time i take showers before bed i think of them. the plan, the speakers, especially the guilt for all the external people that involved (if you're reading this, you have my appreciation). i know i'm not a specialised event organiser or anything, but maybe this could make you consider on your next project.

so what i would say where the problems could be seen in are that:

1. the team: 

team spirit is very important. even if it is low, at least you have to keep it going. frequent meeting is crucial and adequate bonds are required. all of them have to be motivated, not just the one who keeps everything in check.

2. sponsor people: 

if your project needs funding to operate/start, then the sponsor seeking people are very important. make sure they have the capability to attract enough sympathy so that the team could work. scheduling your event is also important, as the sponsor must be asked months earlier, make sure that your event won't happen during the peak season as their budget would run low. also make sure that you would be talking to them in the right season, what i mean is that December would be the time they run out of budget. 

3. objective:

topic is another thing you have to concern about. even if it looks very pleasing, very doable to you, it wouldn't look like that in the glance of other eyes. even if the concept you're doing is for social cause, remember if it doesn't benefit them sponsors, dream on. 

4. event day:

the day that you think your event could happen can be very dangerous to you. what you think could be what others think, too. hosting an event in the peak season can be very challenging, thus the possibility of failing is also high. you will need to compete for sponsors, venue, and even participants. 

my experiences, though, were not all that bad. at least i got to make good friends with the people who passionately applied to help us as the organisers and demand nothing when we actually wasted their time.