Download or read book A Meeting Planner s Guide to Catered Events written by Patti J. Shock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food and beverage is the largest portion of a meeting budget, but most meeting and event planners have no formal background in purchasing and managing this expense. This guide helps event, meeting, and convention planners save money, negotiate contracts, deal with catering managers, and successfully manage the food and beverage aspect of their event. Covering everything from styles of service to on-premise and off-premise considerations to food and beverage contract negotiation, this book is a comprehensive and accessible reference for event planners and students.
Download or read book Event Planning written by Judy Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 452 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 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 The Convention and Meeting Planner s Handbook written by Michele Voso and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to organizing a meeting. Gives an overview, then considers: choice of a city; block reservations; analyzing the convention center; safety; communications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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
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Download or read book Event Planning and Management written by Ruth Dowson and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event Planning and Management, second edition, is an ideal resource for those seeking a step by step formula to plan and deliver a successful event. With the vital balance of professional experience behind them, the authors teach the next generation of event planners with unrivalled knowledge, ensuring an effective event process from start to finish. This book delivers practical understanding of the theory and practice needed to activate each stage of planning, from initial venue selection, budgeting and programme content, to managing stakeholders and sponsors, promotion, risk assessment, safety and post-event evaluation. Fully revised, the second edition of Event Planning and Management expands on managing events on the day, and explores the PR and experiential marketing boom for live brand experiences. Including updated real-world case studies from around the globe, it also features an invaluable toolkit of templates, planning checklists and budget sheets. Accompanied by a host of downloadable resources, this book is the ideal end to end resource for both event planning modules and certifications, plus busy marketing and PR professionals facing the new wave of live brand and customer experiences.
Download or read book Sustainable Event Management written by Meegan Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the world each year events of every shape and size are held: from community events, school fairs and local business functions through to the world’s largest festivals, music events, conferences and sporting events. As well as causing celebration and giving voice to issues, these public parties use up resources, send out emissions and generate mountains of waste. Events also have the power to show sustainability in action and every sustainably produced event can inspire and motivate others to action. Written by a leader in event sustainability management, this book is a practical, step-by-step guide taking readers through the key aspects of how to identify, evaluate and manage event sustainability issues and impacts and to use the event for good – it's for events of any style and scale, anywhere in the world. Now in its third edition, this is the indispensable one-stop guide for event professionals and event management students who want to adjust their thinking and planning decisions towards sustainability, and who need a powerful, easy-to-use collection of tools to deliver events sustainably.
Download or read book The Christian Conference and Event Planner written by Angela Yee and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Event Planning Made Easy! Events are an important part of every church, and they must be run with little time, limited finances, and people who aren't paid for their work-a task for only the most hardy of souls! But don't despair-event 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. In this revised edition of The Christian Conference Planner, now expanded to include many types of church events, this nuts-and-bolts book provides the organi- zation, examples, and ideas to help you create an event that will make a significant impact. New documents and examples provide a look at all aspects of planning an effective event: - Strategies for developing your event's goals and purpose - Tips and tools for event directors to establish a strong start, save time, and simplify planning - Organizing financial planning and sponsorship development - Recruiting an effective event 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 organizations - Helpful advice from event planners around the country - Post-event wrap-up details that will help the next year's event be even better!
Download or read book Event Crowdsourcing written by Adrian Segar and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do your conference programs contain sessions you belatedly discover were of little interest or value to most attendees? If so, you're wasting significant stakeholder and attendee time and money - your conference is simply not as good as it could be. Now imagine you knew how to create conference programs that reliably include the sessions and session content attendees actually want and need. How much value would that add to your event, for your attendees, your sponsors, and your bottom line? Event Crowdsourcing: Creating Meetings People Actually Want and Need shows you how to create conference programs and sessions that reliably become what your attendees want and need. The product of over 25 years of participant-driven meeting design experience, Event Crowdsourcing clearly explains everything you need to know to successfully integrate effective real-time event crowdsourcing into your programs and sessions. Buy Event Crowdsourcing to learn: Why it's so important to create conference programs and sessions that attendees want and need. When to use event crowdsourcing for your meetings and sessions. How to choose the right crowdsourcing approach for your specific needs. Event Crowdsourcing contains: A comprehensive compendium of crowdsourcing techniques that will radically improve your meetings. Clear descriptions of the preparation and resources needed to ensure successful implementation. Detailed implementations for each technique, including sample scripts and options to cover your specific needs. "Adrian Segar's first two books - Conferences That Work and The Power of Participation - have had a resoundingly positive impact on the meeting industry. Now, meeting planners and meeting-goers can further benefit from his newest book: Event Crowdsourcing. This book, both a why-to and a how-to, is jam-packed with proven guidelines, techniques, and suggested scripts to help you design conferences and sessions that are what attendees want and need. It's clearly organized and beautifully written, and I'm happy to recommend it." - Naomi Karten, author of Managing Expectations, Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals, and other books "Actually giving attendees what they want and need instead of what you think they want? What a concept! Adrian Segar has done it again. Event Crowdsourcing is chock-full of detailed descriptions of low-tech, low-cost solutions that get to the core concerns of meeting-goers from any industry. It's a must read for any meeting planner!" -Brandt Krueger, technical producer, educator, speaker, and event technology consultant "For meeting designers like us, Adrian's work is priceless. He meticulously documents all there is to understand about crowdsourcing, participation, peer-to-peer working, and empowerment of conference audiences. His unique views on these topics make it easy to recognize his training as a former physicist, his facilitation skills, and his belief in what we humans can achieve together." -Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver, meeting designers with MindMeeting, and authors of Into the Heart of Meetings "Adrian Segar is a leader in crafting the future of meetings. Event Crowdsourcing is the go-to tactical guide for planners to allow attendees to create their own meaningful experiences. In a world where everyone is talking about why events need to generate connection and engagement, Adrian has written the how-to guide for you." -Will Curran, founder, Endless Events, and #EventIcons, Event Tech, and Event Brew podcast host
Download or read book Confessions of an Event Planner written by Judy Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-08-26 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone planning events—student, novice, or experienced professional—Confessions of an Event Planner is an "apprenticeship in a book." This insider’s guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. While other books, college courses, and training programs give you the theory and how-to of the profession, Confessions of an Event Planner reveals the real world of event planning and what can happen—usually the unexpected—on an event program when actual participants are added to the event planning design and execution mix. In a climate of media scrutiny and corporate scandals, event planners must be masters of discretion, knowing how to avoid and deal with everything from sexual romps to financial shenanigans, to chainsaw wielding salesmen dead set on “re-landscaping” the grounds of the resort they’re staying at. From an event planner who’s seen it all and knows how to deal with it all, comes practical first-hand advice delivered in an entertaining and accessible format. Each chapter is set in a unique location, with a cast of characters, and a host of challenges and problems to overcome—from the boardroom to the resort guest bedrooms. Readers learn what they can come up against, how to problem solve creatively on the fly, get ideas for staging spectacular events, and see the principles of event planning in action. The scenario in each chapter is introduced by an outline of what will be covered in the chapter, and each chapter concludes with a series of review questions to explore key issues and stimulate reflection or discussion for individuals or groups. Ideal as a companion to Judy Allen’s six other event planning books, as a textbook in event planning courses, or as a professional training tool Confessions of an Event Planner prepares planners for what they can expect once they start working in the world of corporate and social event planning, and will help decision-makers set company policies, procedures and protocol and promote discussion about codes of conduct in the office and offsite.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Meeting and Event Planning written by Robin E. Craven and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised handbook on how to plan a meeting or conference addresses site selection, contract negotiation, publicity, entertainment, scheduling, setting up and breaking down, event logistics, menus, A/V requirements, budgeting and expenses, and emergencies. Original.
Download or read book Planning Successful Meetings and Events written by Ann J. Boehme and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 1998-11-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a meeting or event is no easy task. Just ask any of the administrative staffers who are increasingly being asked to do it. One minor mistake -- a plane ticket that doesn't arrive on time, not enough vegetarian meals at the luncheon, the wrong kind of audio/visual equipment -- can mean big trouble. Now this handy little how-to guide takes secretaries and assistants through the entire process step-by-step. From site selection and registration do's and don’ts to negotiating with vendors and food and beverage planning, this book gives them everything they need to get a meeting planned right. Packed with floor plans, checklists, glossaries of industry-specific terms, lists of resources, and more, Planning Successful Meetings and Events is sure to transform any take-charge assistant into the Martha Stewart of meeting and event planning. It's a good thing.
Download or read book I m a Conference and Meeting Planner I Suppose I Could Be Prouder But It s Highly Unlikely written by Creacom Notebooks and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Conference And Meeting Planner Notebook / Journal makes an excellent Birthday, School, Graduation or Christmas gift for anyone that loves to follow their passion. It is 6x9 inches and has 109 blank pages, which makes it an ideal notebook to take with you everywhere you go.
Download or read book The Meeting Planning Process written by Mary Jo Wiseman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Meeting Planning Process -- A Guide to Planning Successful Meetings" by Certified Meeting Professional Mary Jo Wiseman offers a common sense approach to managing the meeting planning process based on the knowledge and experience she garnered over a 20+ year career as a corporate meeting and event coordinator. The author's systematic approach to project management helped her to get and stay focused on the task at hand while handling multiple details, projects and deadlines throughout her career and she wants to share her secrets for success with others. The author firmly believes it is NOT just one person who makes a meeting or event happen, but rather a well led TEAM of dedicated, enthusiastic, talented individuals who come together to do what they do best to help organizations EXCEED PROGRAM OBJECTIVES and make them SHINE. It is the PROCESS or system used to get started that can either keep you on track or send you off the rails. This Guide offers a practical overview of the entire planning process for people just starting out in the business or meeting planning veterans alike, and offers keen insights and valuable tips to help CREATE the perfect EXPERIENCE for their audience by staying true to the basic elements of the planning process. It is intended to lead people through the proper steps and the sequence of tasks involved in planning a meeting such as: Establishing a Planning or Design Team; Developing an Overall Plan; Budgeting; Site Selection; Communications; Contract Review and more. The Guide also includes handy templates developed by the author -- a Meeting Time Line; Overall Plan; and Request for Proposal as well as descriptions and diagrams of possible room set-ups.
Download or read book How to Facilitate Productive Project Planning Meetings written by Rich Maltzman and published by Maven House Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide to facilitating planning meetings will enable you to effectively jump-start your projects and lead to success. Rigorous planning is vital to your project execution and success. Projects are often multifunctional, requiring input from various stakeholders. Project planning often tends to be done piecemeal or not at all, often leading to missing and/or incomplete information and correspondingly poor results. This book will show you how to do it right. How to Facilitate Productive Project Planning Meetings is a guide to help you plan your projects by showing you how to effectively facilitate productive face-to-face kickoff sessions (both in person and virtual) and ongoing planning meetings. Effective planning meetings will help you not only develop key artifacts but also provide continuous team building. You’ll also learn about the impacts of culture (organizational and global) on team dynamics and discover methods to ameliorate these impacts. A case study of building a sustainable house will help you understand the concepts and grasp the terminology. The book will also feature dozens of illustrative stories (from the authors as well as other practicing project managers) that will illustrate meeting techniques that went well (or not so well). Numerous templates, sample schedules, and checklists round out the value of this book in helping you facilitate effective meetings.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Meeting Event Planning 2E written by Lynn Johnson Golabowski and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-03-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re no idiot, of course. You know you can’t throw a corporate function together overnight—especially if you want to impress clients, shareholders, and upper management. Whether you’re prepared to tackle the task yourself or you’re considering hiring a professional, you want your event to be a stellar occasion to remember. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Meeting and Event Planning, Second Edition, will show you how to organize any company gathering on time and on budget, whether you’re hosting 10 or 10,000. In this revised and updated Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Up-to-date information on planning and budgeting software, phone and data lines, audio and video, and satellite bookings. • Expanded coverage on international conferences—via remote, abroad, or by international components. • Ideas for smoothly dealing with last-minute glitches and crises.
