Mastering Event Leadership: Insights from Kim Washington Director of Events at the NBA

Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Kim Washington, a dynamic global event talent and branding leader at the National Basketball Association.

Join them as they discuss:

• Kim's journey from aspiring journalist to NBA events director
• Adapting leadership styles in high-pressure event situations
• Strategies for maintaining team morale during long events
• The importance of setting boundaries in event management
• Innovative tools and technologies for on-site team management
• Navigating cultural sensitivities in international events
• Key advice for aspiring event managers
  

Kim Washington has been reshaping the landscape of sports and entertainment events since 2012, climbing the ranks from senior manager to events director. She shares her visionary and innovative approach to event management, offering valuable insights for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the industry.
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Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners
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• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events