Download or read book Organizing Special Events and Conferences written by Darcy Campion Devney and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is help for anyone who has to produce a public event — from a church social or school fundraiser to a national conference. This comprehensive and practical handbook is the first to reveal all the tricks and techniques of the professional event organizer. Packed with step-by-step instructions, checklists, schedules, and lists of organizations, addresses, and publications, this edition includes updated resources that will prove indispensable to event planners.
Download or read book Event Planning written by Judy Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-16 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling all-in-one guide to the event planning business is back and better than ever, fully updated and revised to reflect the very latest trends and best practices in the industry. This handy, comprehensive guide includes forms, checklists, and tips for managing events, as well as examples and case studies of both successful and unsuccessful events. Judy Allen (Toronto, ON, Canada) is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company.
Download or read book Essential Tips for Organizing Conferences Events written by Sally Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a wealth of practical tips, action checklists, case studies, useful sample material and templates, this book provides organizers with the knowledge necessary to plan and run successful conferences and training events.
Download or read book The Event Planning Toolkit written by Linda Joyce Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Event Planning Toolkit will help you rise to the occasion to plan and execute extraordinary meetings and events by getting organized, reducing time-wasting mistakes, and inspiring creativity. The Event Planning Toolkit provides the information you need to prepare and execute each aspect of your event with precision and enjoy the big day with less stress and fewer unpleasant surprises. It provides the assistance you need to make your event a real hit. Many people find the thought of planning an event to be an intimidating prospect. They think they’re not organized enough, or they don’t have the experience required to pull it off. But whatever the occasion, the path to success is straightforward; it’s a matter of thinking through the details and using a proven strategy to create an action plan and execute that plan on time and on budget. In this book, you will not only learn how to manage your scope, time, and resources, but also identify goals, create a budget, find the right venue, assemble an effective team, and much more. Use The Event Planning Toolkit to uncover some juicy nuggets of information that you can apply to your next event and give you the courage and confidence take on any new project or assignment that comes your way.
Download or read book Event Planning 101 written by Joyce White and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-02 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a veteran, newbie, or "accidental" event planner, you'll learn fresh strategies to smartly select speakers, manage logistics, set a content road map, as well as plan and execute rave-worthy events of all types.Inspired by decades of delivering everything from large-scale corporate events to multiple TEDx gatherings, this fun, practical book will transform how you plan your next event, no matter how large or small.Before planning an event, there is much that must be done behind the scenes to make the event successful. Before any thought is even given to timing or location of the event, before the menus are selected and the decor designed, there are proposals to be written, fees and contracts to be negotiated, and safety issues to be considered.This book takes you behind the scenes of event planning and explains every aspect of organizing and strategic planning. It will be of value to both the professional event planner and to clients who are dealing with planners.
Download or read book The Professor Is In written by Karen Kelsky and published by Crown. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive career guide for grad students, adjuncts, post-docs and anyone else eager to get tenure or turn their Ph.D. into their ideal job Each year tens of thousands of students will, after years of hard work and enormous amounts of money, earn their Ph.D. And each year only a small percentage of them will land a job that justifies and rewards their investment. For every comfortably tenured professor or well-paid former academic, there are countless underpaid and overworked adjuncts, and many more who simply give up in frustration. Those who do make it share an important asset that separates them from the pack: they have a plan. They understand exactly what they need to do to set themselves up for success. They know what really moves the needle in academic job searches, how to avoid the all-too-common mistakes that sink so many of their peers, and how to decide when to point their Ph.D. toward other, non-academic options. Karen Kelsky has made it her mission to help readers join the select few who get the most out of their Ph.D. As a former tenured professor and department head who oversaw numerous academic job searches, she knows from experience exactly what gets an academic applicant a job. And as the creator of the popular and widely respected advice site The Professor is In, she has helped countless Ph.D.’s turn themselves into stronger applicants and land their dream careers. Now, for the first time ever, Karen has poured all her best advice into a single handy guide that addresses the most important issues facing any Ph.D., including: -When, where, and what to publish -Writing a foolproof grant application -Cultivating references and crafting the perfect CV -Acing the job talk and campus interview -Avoiding the adjunct trap -Making the leap to nonacademic work, when the time is right The Professor Is In addresses all of these issues, and many more.
Download or read book Professional Event Coordination written by Julia Rutherford Silvers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated guide to the state-of-the-art guidelines, strategies, and new technologies in modern event planning A must-have resource for every event planner, manager, caterer, and student, this in-depth guide covers all aspects of the event planning process. Written by expert event manager Julia Rutherford Silvers, the book outlines the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, vendors, and services needed to bring an event to life. Enhanced throughout with useful checklists, tables, and sample forms, the book includes chapters on everything from Developing the Event Site and Providing the Event Infrastructure to Ancillary Programs, Food and Beverage Operations, and Vendors and Volunteers. The practical information is supplemented throughout the book by "On-Site Insights" featuring real-world examples from successful event planners, as well as chapter objectives, discussion questions, and exercises in professional event coordination to help readers build key skills and test their knowledge. From weddings to corporate conferences and from intimate events to huge festivals, Professional Event Coordination is a versatile guide to planning events of all kinds.
Download or read book Special Events written by Seungwon Lee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent years have seen dramatic changes to the events industry. The influence of social media and global communications technology, increased focus on environmental sustainably and social responsibility, and changes to the economic and cultural landscape have driven rapid expansion and increased competition. Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration has been the event planner’s essential guide for three decades, providing comprehensive coverage of the theory, concepts and practice of event management. The new Eighth Edition continues to be the definitive guide for creating, organizing, promoting, and managing special events of all kinds. Authors, Seungwon “Shawn” Lee and Joe Goldblatt, internationally-recognized leaders and educators in the industry, guide readers through all the aspects of professional event planning with their broad understanding of diverse cultures and business sectors. This definitive resource enables current and future event leaders to stretch the boundaries of the profession and meaningfully impact individuals, organizations, and cultures around the globe. Global case studies of high-profile events, such as the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games and Norway’s Constitution Day annual event, complement discussions of contemporary issues surrounding safety, security, and risk management. Each chapter includes “Ecologic,” “Techview,” and/or “Secureview,” mini-case studies, a glossary of terms, plentiful charts, graphs, and illustrations, and links to additional online resources.
Download or read book Conference Planning written by Wyatt Warner Burke and published by Pfeiffer. This book was released on 1970 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Event Planning The Ultimate Guide To Successful Meetings Corporate Events Fundraising Galas Conferences Conventions Incentives and Other Special Events written by Dana Herrwell and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about event planning is included in this book: Key Ideas to Make your Event Successful What you Need to Know to Make your Event Entertaining and Memorable How to Inexpensively Incorporate Entertainment What to Look out for in Planning an Offsite Event Event Logistics Easy and Hassle Free Meeting Planning Tips I leave absolutely nothing out! Everything that I learned about successful event planning, I share with you. This is the most comprehensive report on event planning you will ever read! This comprehensive guide covers the following topics: 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Planning your Next Event How to Generate Fun Ideas How to Attract the Right People to your Event How to Work with Event Suppliers How to Be an Excellent Event Planner How to Market your Event Organization Tips No stone is left unturned!
Download or read book Guide to Organizing an International Scientific Conference written by Gideon Rivlin and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are organizing a scientific conference for under 400 participants or attempting to attract upwards of 5,000 delegates, this step-by-step guide will be your essential desk-top companion. It provides professional and non-professional meeting planners alike with all the necessary information on organizing and running an international scientific conference. Key procedures covered include identifying a suitable centre for the event, arranging delegate accommodation, establishing a registration system and preparing the scientific program. The book also evaluates the importance of technology in the planning and organizing of these events. In this timely and informative publication, the author shares the vast wealth of knowledge he has acquired during 30 years' experience of organizing international conferences. It will become for many a valuable reference to the planning and successful realization of scientific events.
Download or read book Event Planning written by Judy Allen and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Christian Conference Planner written by Angela Yee and published by Summitstar Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conference Organizing Made EasyIf you find yourself organizing a complicated event with limited time, little money, and with people who aren?t paid for their work, you must enjoy doing the impossible. Either that, or you?re putting together a Christian conference. But don?t despair ? conference planning can be fun! Given the right tools, the right people, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you can organize an event that God can use that?s beyond anything you ever dreamed. Whether you?re planning a simple retreat for a small group or a multi-day national event for a vast multitude, this practical book covers every detail. Step-by-step instructions and friendly advice guide you through the unique challenges that Christian organizations face in planning an effective event. This nuts-and-bolts book provides the organization, examples, and ideas to help you create an event that will make a significant impact.Includes:? Strategies for developing your event?s goals and purpose? Organizing financial planning and sponsorship development? Recruiting an effective conference staff, including job descriptions and detailed chapters for each person? Ways to develop the support of community, church leaders, and prayer partners? Ideas for establishing the spiritual foundation of the conference? Step-by-step plans for site selection, program design, logistics coordination, evaluation, and more? Samples of forms, checklists, maps, and schedules? Tips to save money, plan for success, and maximize technology? Lists of resources for speakers, sites, and organizationsHelpful advice from conference planners around the country? Post-conference wrap-up details that will help the next year?s event even better!Great for Christian Education departments, pastoral staff, ministry leaders, meeting planners and Christian organizations.
Download or read book Special Events written by Joe Goldblatt and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique text offers a comprehensive study of the special events field, which is burgeoning over into many management sub-fields. Widely varied types of events are spawning a demand for new and innovative thinking and definitive management styles, and Goldblatt paints a clear perspective on how the industry has developed and keeps an ear to the ground as to the future picture. Real-life case studies ("war stories"), carefully interwoven into the text to strengthen and expand concepts, are followed by a concise author's comment called "lesson learned". The progression of each chapter is guided by highlighted boxes, clearly illustrated figures, and color photographs (lending clarity and inspiration in a field where presentation is key). A summary section at the end of each chapter reemphasizes critical points and provides the reader with an invaluable "big picture" perspective.
Download or read book Special Events Planning for Non Profits written by Harriet Grayson and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Special Events Planning for Non-Profits" is the must have guide to creating, designing, organizing, implementing and evaluating special events for non-profits. Special events are often the financial heart of many non-profits so it is imperative to learn how to make them financially successful and positively memorable. "Special Events Planning for Non-Profits" helps the experienced as well as the novice events planner and it offers a realistic but through examination of the career of an events planner. Educational choices are also discussed as well as how to start an events planning business for the entrepreneur. Most aspects of events planning are explored including: Conferences, galas, dinners, luncheons, breakfasts, golf tournaments, fashion shows, sports & theater outings, ribbon cuttings. For each specific event, the varied components are reviewed such as selecting a venue, choosing the most cost effective & appropriate entertainment, the many, many menu decisions that need to be made, decorations, using Masters of Ceremonies, opening an event to the public and much more. This is a companion book to the earlier "Guide to Grants Writing for Non-Profits" and provides a complete book package of the various aspects of running a successful non-profit.
Download or read book Make Your Events Special written by Ted Geier and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Meeting and Event Planning For Dummies written by Susan Friedmann and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on how to stage the perfect event every time "A terrific resource of information for anyone in the event-planning business." --James Spellos, CMP, President, Meeting U. Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies is a practical step-by-step guide to the strategies and techniques event-planning professionals use to bring people together. This comprehensive resource covers all the angles from the little details to the big picture to make sure your business meetings and special events come off without a hitch! Praise for Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies "Packed with valuable information in an easy-to-use format. [It] covers all the basics for the meeting planning novice." --Diane Silberstein, President, Diane Silberstein & Associates "A great resource book every event professional should have.... Checklist heaven! We all love our checklists, and this book is full of them!" --Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP
