Stakeholder Analysis of Vivid Sydney 2018

Reflective essay

Introduction
The main aim of the essay is to present an overview of the event Vivid Sydney in 2018 which
would be analyzed based on my own experiences. I would identify the three kinds of
stakeholders pertaining to the event and apply the stake holder theory accordingly in order to
conclude upon in a proper and appropriate manner. I would present various aspects of the
event Vivid Sydney of 2018 in order to capitulate upon my incredible experience with Vivid
Sydney of 2018 as far as its attracting of huge number of visitors are concerned.
Stakeholders
The three important groups of stakeholders pertaining to the event Vivid Sydney of 2018 as
per my personal observances primarily include the tourists and visitors who are the
participants of the event, the staff involved in the setting up of the event which includes the
employees and the volunteers who made tireless efforts to make the event possible and go as
planned and the government who made a considerable investment over the event on the basis
of the formulation and implementation of the relevant policies (Fassin, De Colle and
Freeman, 2017). As a result, it is implied that the stakeholder theory in this regard is
applicable.
The employees and volunteers with regard to the event Vivid Sydney of 2018 have been duly
paid their wages based on my inferences and also been rewarded in a proper and appropriate
manner as far as their payment as decided by the event managers in question are concerned
(Miles, 2017). Such volunteers and employees have played an extremely important role in the
disciplines pertaining to festival management and event management based on my personal
observances. The event has also led to the generation of opportunities related to volunteering
and employment as far as summer jobs and professional experiences for the youth are
concerned, especially the students are concerned as it was held from 25th May to 16th June in
the year 2018. As a result, it helped in the economic growth of people to a huge level as far as
the reduction of poverty and unemployment is concerned to a considerable extent. It further
implies that such an experience on part of employees and volunteers played an extremely
valuable role with regard to the gaining of professional experience is concerned as per my
views and opinions at the personal level. It is further inferred by me that anyone who is
looking for an experience during the summer whether paid or unpaid may consider the event
as a relevant opportunity for the same. The event also acts as a platform with regard to