Running an event FAQs

What would a ‘Better than VfM’ event look like?

• No Better than VfM event is the same. All the below answers are what a ‘Better than VfM’ event might typically look like, but please get in touch to find out how an event can be adapted to your needs and objectives.

What is the cost of running a ‘Better than VfM’ event

• Any costs for attendees would only be for the organisation’s benefit. Stuart does not expect to take any fee or revenue from these events.

What would the length of a ‘Better than VfM’ event be?

• Can be adapted but minimum 90 mins and maximum 4 hours with break

How would it be structured?

• Introduction and key principles for VfM in the wider context
• The conceptual structure and challenges
• Practical issues and first steps to solutions
• Framework for thinking about projects/interventions and programmes/portfolios
• An approach for impacts (likelihoods), risks and cost
• Discussion around cases (3×20 minutes) (plus short break after the second case)
• Panel and floor discussion around three participant cases (pre-arranged)
• Practical steps (30 minutes)

What is the aim of the session