Event planning is a business where those involved are wined and dined on a daily basis, at home and around the world. The atmosphere surrounding event planning is one of allure often involving exotic locales, hosted events where the alcohol flows freely, people travelling without partners — dangerous combinations for clients, guests, event planners and suppliers alike. It can be as stressful as walking a minefield one false step and a business relationship can explode and reputations can be in tatters in a matter of minutes. The stakes can be high events can range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to multi-million dollar extravaganzas. Preparing staff on what to expect and how to handle the unexpected with business finesse is crucial. Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette covers business etiquette, what is appropriate, what is not, situations to look out for and how to side step them successfully. Codes of conduct both in the office and on site are covered with real life examples, reviews of event planning industry principles and professional protocol. Other business issues covered include: business behavior in crisis management situations (when Murphy’s Law hits), as well as event planning essentials and a check list of event planning do’s and don’ts.
Book Details:
- Author: Judy Allen
- ISBN: 9780470963753
- Year Published: 2003
- Pages: 256
- BISAC: BUS081000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
About the Book and Topic:
Event planning is a business where those involved are wined and dined on a daily basis, at home and around the world. The atmosphere surrounding event planning is one of allure often involving exotic locales, hosted events where the alcohol flows freely, people travelling without partners — dangerous combinations for clients, guests, event planners and suppliers alike. It can be as stressful as walking a minefield one false step and a business relationship can explode and reputations can be in tatters in a matter of minutes. The stakes can be high events can range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to multi-million dollar extravaganzas. Preparing staff on what to expect and how to handle the unexpected with business finesse is crucial. Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette covers business etiquette, what is appropriate, what is not, situations to look out for and how to side step them successfully. Codes of conduct both in the office and on site are covered with real life examples, reviews of event planning industry principles and professional protocol. Other business issues covered include: business behavior in crisis management situations (when Murphy’s Law hits), as well as event planning essentials and a check list of event planning do’s and don’ts.
Covers issues of ethics and etiquette specific to the event planning industry. * Shows how to win business in a competitive industry without resorting to unethical behavior. * Includes examples, anecdotes, and advice on handling and avoiding difficult situations. * Features simple event planning do’s and don’ts.
About the Author
Judy Allen is one of the worlds leading authorities on staging, event and lifestyle design and the bestselling author of ten books for the professional, business and consumer markets. Allen, a master of creative design, has flawlessly executed successful special eventscorporate, social, and celebrityfor up to 2,000 guests at a time in more than 30 countries around the world. She has designed and produced memorable events such as Disneys worldwide theatrical opening-night gala for Beauty and the Beast, and the orchestration of Oscar-winning director Norman Jewisons 25th anniversary celebration for Fiddler on the Roof. Highly skilled in staging events that are strategically designed to be one-of-kind experiences and a master of transforming the energy of an event environment by engaging the senses with trademark primary design principles, Allen has worked closely with CEOs, CFOs, presidents and their executive staff around the globe to create, implement and oversee their corporate and social business events. The many diverse events that Allen has designed and executed extend from complex one-day events to elaborate arrangements of theme productions taking place over the course of a week. These events ranged from very exclusive VIP events to multimillion-dollar, multimedia fantasy extravaganzas including seven new-car product launches and involved high-tech stage and show productions. Allen, and her 2jproductions (www.2jproductions.com) partner, Joe Shane, are now bringing their dynamic creative energy, innovative style and perceptive insight to home, life and lifestyle design and world class resorts around the world through Sensual Home Living (www.sensualhomeliving.com) and other initiatives.