The bonus CD-ROM includes: reusable checklists and timelines; sample letters and forms; helpful catering calculations; guidelines to creating environmental practices; list of references encompassing the entire event planning industry; room design ideas ; hiring and certification information. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
About this book. Introduction ; This guide is for you ; The anatomy of an event -- The big picture. Defining your purpose ; The planning sessions ; Where is the money? -- Taking care of the people and the planet. Planning responsibly ; Planning for the environment ; Social responsibility ; Culture, diversity and ethics -- High level logistics. Get down to business ; Creating atmosphere ; Food and beverage choices -- Marketing and networking -- Technology speaking. The world of technology ; Staying on top of technology -- Social media and social networking -- Cover your assets: contracts, insurance and security. Contracts ; Insurance ; Security issues -- On-site logistics. Logistically speaking ; The day has arrived! ; Wrap it up! ; Resources -- Appendix A. Tips to becoming a great planner ; Appendix B. Checklists ; Appendix C. Timelines.
Summary:
Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised third edition of this award-winning book has been expanded to include social media, social networking, cultural sensitivity, ethics and diversity. The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning is designed to assist any planner with meeting all the challenges that surround a production. Whether you find yourself in charge of one important event or you have chosen event planning as a career, you want your events to be incredibly successful and remembered for years to come. A memorable event is one that flows smoothly with every detail carefully orchestrated and meticulously produced with the participant in mind. Successful events do not just fall together; they are the result of hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail. -- Publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.