Tyranny Planning: The No-Nonsense Approach to Event Success

Tyranny Planning: The No-Nonsense Approach to Event Success

 

I often hate planning when there are too many people talking.

When everyone’s talking, they’re saying a lot but accomplishing nothing.

 

Every small detail is harped on for a long time.

I always think I could be doing something much more productive.

 

I’m not the biggest fan of democracy when it comes to planning.

I believe in the tyranny planning model.

 

This model gives one person all the power:

  • Unlimited veto authority, overseeing everything, and delegating effectively.

 

No one can argue against the tyrant unless there’s a glaring mistake in their plan.

Play your position!

 

The tyranny planning model is the way to go, in my opinion.

It turns a 5-month task into a 2-week one.

 

Why I’m Not a Fan of the Democracy Planning Model

 

I don’t like the model where everyone gets a say.

When too many people talk at once, very little gets done.

Things become inefficient.

 

Another problem is that in a group, some people will talk a lot, others will contribute here and there, and some won’t say anything at all.

 

For those who don’t speak, mentally, they want to contribute, but they’re nervous.

They’re waiting for the “perfect” time to chime in so it seems like they’ve contributed.

 

As the plan wraps up, they finally gather the courage to speak.

They suggest something completely contradictory to the plan that’s already been discussed.

The leader gently shuts it down, but the quiet person has been building themselves up the entire meeting to stand behind their idea.

 

They won’t go down without a fight.

Just when we’re about to reach the finish line, the whole plan gets reset back to the beginning.

 

What is the Tyranny Planning Model?

 

The tyranny planning model is where the person who cares the most about the event, or is the most competent at organizing, holds all the power.

 

When I say “tyrant,” I don’t mean a nutjob.

I mean someone who is not to be challenged too much.

Put unwavering faith in that person.

 

As the tyrant, there are a few roles they must fulfill:

  • They must have a clear vision for what the event will be.
  • They must clearly assign roles to people.
  • They must follow up to ensure people are completing their tasks effectively.

 

With this strategy, there isn’t much talking.

You only speak when you’re asked to speak.

This allows for clarity instead of confusion.

 

It’s also simpler when each person has only one role.

It’s hard to get confused.

 

Plus, people feel more ownership when they’re responsible for just one thing.

They think, “Taking care of the food is my thing!”

 

Now they’ll do a better job, rather than having to argue with four others about what food to get.

Clear roles make for a smooth event planning process.

 

Things to Keep in Mind

 

I recall a while back, I threw a tailgate for over 400 people.

I used the tyranny planning model.

 

I had a vision for the party:

  • It would be outdoors, we’d have a tailgate, and an afterparty.

 

Different people had different roles.

No one was responsible for more than 1-2 tasks.

 

At most, someone might be responsible for bringing the TV and handling the food.

If I gave them more than that, they’d likely neglect the first two tasks.

 

Managing big events becomes stressful, but when you compartmentalize, things become much simpler.

When you give people just one responsibility, they take care of it themselves.

 

One of the girls I tasked with bringing a TV couldn’t carry it alone, so she got a few members of her sorority to help.

I never had to talk to the sorority members.

I just told her to handle the TV, and she took care of it.

 

Have a no-nonsense approach.

Sometimes, when people are being difficult, you need to flex your muscles.

 

There was one guy who was supposed to be in a fashion show for an event I was hosting.

A week before, he said he didn’t want to do it.

I told him that if he backed out, I’d suspend him from the club and publicly call him out.

 

That got him back in line really quick.

 

If someone wants to get cute with you, get cute with them right back.

Don’t tolerate disrespect.

You need to have your I’s dotted and your T’s crossed.

 

Listening to a Tyrant

 

If you’re working with a tyrant, take a pause.

Rather than venting to anyone who will listen, consider their track record.

 

Are they good at making events happen?

If so, put more faith in them!

 

Don’t challenge them unless you spot a glaring mistake in what they’re doing.

Just execute their commands.

Too much talking doesn’t get things done—it just wastes time.

 

I hate the democracy planning model.

For me, the tyranny planning model is much more effective.

 

One person in charge, a bunch of loyal people who have 1-2 roles to execute perfectly, and weekly check-ins.

No meetings lasting more than 25 minutes.

 

You’ll hate the tyrant while planning with them, but after the event is done, you’ll realize they had a vision all along.

They have a solid track record for a reason.

 

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