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

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne interviews Kim Washington, a Director of Events at the National Basketball Association. Kim shares her journey in the event industry, discusses leadership strategies for high-pressure situations, and offers insights on maintaining team morale and work-life balance.

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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