Pre-Event Questionnaire

Hello!

I am looking forward to our partnership and your upcoming event.

The questionnaire below is designed to help me prepare the best possible customized experience for your attendees. Feel free to type your answers directly into the document. Return the completed questionnaire to hello@cherriedavis.com – ideally a minimum of 10 business days before your event.

Please also send a JPG of your current organization logo and/or event logo so that I can add it to my slides to customize the opening image. Attach below or send to hello@cherriedavis.com.

Looking forward to being a part of creating your memorable event!
Cherrie

About You
Your organization name*
Website*
Person completing this form*
First Last
Role/Title*
Phone #*
Email Address*
Logo
Please also send a JPG of your current organization logo and/or event logo so that I can add it to my slides to customize the opening image
Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Your Event
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Location (hotel, conference center, theater)
Who will be on stage before me?
Event Time (Begin)*
Event Time (End)*
Cherrie's Start Time*
Cherrie's End Time*
Approximate number of people attending meeting
Approximate percentage of females in audience
Approximate percentage of males in audience
Approximate age range
Are there any language or literacy barriers?
If so, what percentage?
AV
Who is in charge of providing AV and room set up requirements?
Name
First Last
Phone
Email
Setup
How will the room be set up?
- Rounds
- Crescent Rounds
- Theater Style
- Classroom Style
What is the main color scheme of the décor/drape/lighting on stage?
This is why I ask…if the backdrop is black and I wear black, I’ll disappear it’ll be hard for your audience to see me.
Who will be introducing me?
What email should I send my introduction to?
How would you prefer I dress?
- Casual
- Business Casual
- Business Formal
Social Media
What is the best Facebook page for this event?
What is the best Facebook page for your company or organization?
What is the best Twitter hashtags and handles for this event?
What is the best Twitter hashtags and handles for your company or organization?
Let’s Get Into the Details…They Make All the Difference
What is the official mission statement for your organization?
What is the title and theme of your conference or event?
General job/organization responsibilities of attendees
What are the key challenges currently experienced by your organization or industry?
What would you like the attendees to KFD (Know, Feel, Do) as a result of my keynote?
What are some of the obstacles and objections (real or imagined) that your audience may have to being open to this message? This is important for me to know so I can address it in a tactful way.
What are some of the misconceptions, clichés, or stereotypes people have about your audience/industry/company or what your team members do?
What’s at stake if people don’t improve or change or continue to do their job well? i.e. Why does their job and what they do really matter?
What is the urgency?
What is the “higher purpose” behind the work your people do? What is the difference your people feel they are making?
Who are your key competitors (if any)?
Are there any topics I should avoid, you know, stuff that will blow up like a land mine? For example, are there any sensitive items such as a specific competitor, regulatory burden, initiative from the past, etc. that could be distracting rather than helpful?
What do people complain about? Items specific to your organization will produce humor (i.e. the data system is down again, the ongoing construction, the parking lot being too far away, the new ID badges, etc.)
At the end of my program, are there 2-3 specific individuals/departments/groups you would like me to thank from the platform? If so, please list:
Core Message
A core message in my work is called “ShiftForward…Elevate to Action” which means to move from where you are to where you want to be. Have courage, trust in your gut and thought - speak up, try something different …this is your pathway to innovate!
Where and how might this apply to your audience? In what ways would you say it’s important for the people in your audience to ShiftForward…Elevate to Action?
What’s at stake if people DON’T?
Cherrie's Request
Is it alright for my personal guest to watch the presentation?
Resources
To extend the value of your investment and continue the learning experience, we have: workshops, seminars, coaching or facilitated discussions.
Would you like to know more about any of these educational opportunities?
If yes, who is the best person to contact about this?
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Pre-Event Questionnaire

About You

Your Event

AV

Setup

Social Media

Let’s Get Into the Details…They Make All the Difference

Core Message

Cherrie's Request

Resources