• Determine the nature and timing of partnerships
to be involved including those required
at this stage of the process, that is, bidding
finance if applicable, any finance required to
underwrite the event, any handover agreements
or operational strategies required for
the long-term usage of the facilities used for
the event.
• Identify any partners not previously identified,
particularly those that can provide financial
support.
• Budget according to these requirements.
• Perform a costs versus benefits analysis not
just for the event but also for any long-term
legacies.
• Determine the critical path required – shorter
and longer term, see Event management 8.1.
• Ensure alignment with shorter- and longerterm
objectives.