CLASSROOM OR SCHOOLROOM AND HERRINGBONE (v set up)
- make sure u have correct number of tables and chairs
- addtional items like presenter tables, water or f&b stations
1. tables
- classroom and herringbone uses schoolroom tables
- 6x18
a. classroom
- start int he centre of the room
- set first table just off center, to one side and 2nd table just off centre to the other side
- the space bet 2 tables is the aisle
- first row should ahve correct distance from the preseners table
- place max of 3 tables in each row
- use equipment in distances to make sure consistency
b. herringbone
- the difference is the angle
- rows wont behind each other
- need 2 to 3 chairs per table
- use 2 chairs to ensure distance between ur rows
- use table to check ur 2nd row is str8
- in herringbone use spare table to align ur aisles and rows
- the classroom and herringbone are designed to focus the guests attention on happening at the front
HOLLOW SQUARE AND U SHAPE
1. tables
a. u shape
- use rectangular tables
- suitable to presentation and discussion meetings
- ensure the equipment is ready
- centre of the room start
- set one or two tables in the center at the front
- place the left and right side of the u shape
- make sure there's at least two chairs space between the walls and the side arms
b. hollow square
- close the u shape by placeing tables between two arms
2. chairs
- rec tables has 2 or 3 chairs each
FULL ROUNDS AND HALF ROUNDS OR CRESCENT ROUNDS
- allows guests to interact around the table
- full round = banquet set up
- crescent round = hald-round or cabaret setup
1. tables
- round tables both
- choose table size depends on the needs
a. full round
- begin at the front
- find the centre
- make sure to left space bet presenter table or screen
- place 3 chairs bet center table and the tables to the side
- make sure table legs face same direction
- use 3 chairs to check 2nd row
2. chairs
a. full round setup
- 6-12 chairs
- make sure there enough space
b. crescent
- only half of the chairs needed
- 5 or 6 tables
THEATRE STYLE AND V-SHAPE THATRE STYLE
- only uses chairs
a. theater style
- can have 1 centre aisle, multiple or no aisle at all
- centre start
- put chairs then remove 3 chairs to establish the aisles
- click them together
- place one chair behind the aisle chair as space guidance
b. staggered set up
- chairs are evenly spaced but not perfectly aligned
b. v shape
- space the ailes using 3 chairs
- chairs at angle
- make sure each row has the same no of chairs
BoardROOM CONFERENCE STYLE
- important decisions, present ideas, conference calls
1. tables
- center
- hosrizontally, vertically
- place tables together to create one large boardroom table
- table seats two to three people
- check if they are str8
2. chairs
- dif chairs
- 2 or 3 chairs per table
- screen
- keep front off chairs
- use table to make it centre
LINEN AND SKIRTING
- dressing tables
1. tablecloths
- traditional, boxed, and fitted tablecloths
- make sure correct size
- clean and undamaged
- traditional = rectangular piece of linen, skirting
- boxed - doesnt need skirting
- fixed = either have opening for chairs or cover the table evenly on all sides, modern and stylish option
2. chair covers
- protect chairs and enhance presentation
- cloth = drapped
- lycra = fit over chairs
when storing these, hang them
DELIVERING A FINISED MEETING ROOM
1. tabletop items
- stationery like notepads and pens
- drinks like water soda and snacks
- naka taob ang glass
2. peripherals
- additional piece of furniture needed for the setup
- lectern, dais, head table, steps for stage pieces
3. audio visual equipment
- flipcharts to projectors or television screens
- arrange cord cover neatly
4. cleanliness
- check walls, chairs tables for cleanliness