Special Events: Event Leadership for a New World (The Wiley Event Management Series) [Hardcover]

Joe Goldblatt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471450375 | ISBN-13: 978-0471450375 | Publication Date: October 14, 2004 | Edition: 4

More and more, special events courses are being taught in hospitality and events management courses.

Written by the foremost authority on event management, and with expanded coverage of leadership and its role in successful planning, this book provides a handy reference for events professionals and the tools necessary for beginners to pursue a career in special events management.

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From the Back Cover

From the foremost authority on event management

A comprehensive, totally up-to-date guide to your career in the rapidly changing global event management business

With the event planning industry’s emergence as a mainstream career choice–combined with new global economic realities–those who work in this exciting field must keep up with the times in order to grow and succeed. Event professionals must master the specialized skills to transition from event manager to event leader. In this new Fourth Edition, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP, imparts all the logistical know-how and theoretical understanding event managers need, with a new focus on honing the skills, knowledge, and ability required to become a true leader. Taking into account the industry’s new global nature, Goldblatt covers the new skill set leaders need in order to deal with other cultures, societies, and business practices. Combining trusted wisdom, helpful and illustrative examples, and a wealth of new and updated information, Special Events, Fourth Edition features:

• A 16-page full-color photo insert
• Inspiring profiles of Event Leaders
• Real-world case studies in 21st-century event management
• Expanded coverage of the role of leadership in event planning
• An emphasis on the growing globalization of the profession
• New information on risk management and security issues for the new century
• Updates on using new technologies, including the Internet and recent software packages
• A study prep section for candidates taking the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) exam

The Wiley Event Management Series–Series Editor, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP
The Wiley Event Management Series provides professionals with the essential knowledge and cutting-edge tools they need to excel in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry. Written by recognized experts in the field, the volumes in the series cover the research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation methods as well as specialized areas of event management.

About the Author

DR. JOE GOLDBLATT, CSEP, is Professor and Executive Director for Professional Development and Strategic Partnerships for the School of Tourism & Hospitality Management at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He founded the Event Management Program at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and was executive producer of his own special events firm. He has produced United States presidential inaugurations, galas for foreign governments, and the opening of the Trump Taj Mahal Resort among many other prominent events worldwide.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (October 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471450375
• ISBN-13: 978-0471450375
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,178,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Special Events, January 26, 2010

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I have found this book to be great. Event Management is the Business of the future amongst us in Africa and this book in a very synchronised way does give us very good background.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Special Events, May 9, 2009

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If you're looking for an experienced author who tells you the real deal of what to do for special events, this is the book for you!