Professional Event Coordination (The Wiley Event Management Series) (Hardcover)

by Julia Rutherford Silvers (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Introducing a clear path toward event excellence
A comprehensive guide to essential competencies for event coordinators
Professional Event Coordination examines the full event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, services, and service providers that will bring an event to life. After establishing each layer of the anatomy of an event, this in-depth guide covers:
* Event design
* Project management techniques
* Site selection and development
* Infrastructure services
* Entertainment possibilities
* Food and beverage options
* Safety and security
* Inviting attendees
In addition to dozens of checklists, tables, and figures, this complete guidebook is enhanced with On-Site Insights (real-world examples), Technology Tips, and Exercises in Professional Event Coordination (reinforcement exercises that help in preparation for the CSEP certification exam).
A versatile tool that is effective for all types of events-for small functions with ten guests to major festivals with 10,000 attendees-Professional Event Coordination is a valuable book for every professional who works events, including event managers, caterers, event planners, and hotel and food and beverage managers.
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.

From the Back Cover
Introducing a clear path toward event excellence

A comprehensive guide to essential competencies for event coordinators

Professional Event Coordination examines the full event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, services, and service providers that will bring an event to life. After establishing each layer of the anatomy of an event, this in-depth guide covers:

• Event design
• Project management techniques
• Site selection and development
• Infrastructure services
• Entertainment possibilities
• Food and beverage options
• Safety and security
• Inviting attendees

In addition to dozens of checklists, tables, and figures, this complete guidebook is enhanced with On-Site Insights (real-world examples), Technology Tips, and Exercises in Professional Event Coordination (reinforcement exercises that help in preparation for the CSEP certification exam).

A versatile tool that is effective for all types of events–for small functions with ten guests to major festivals with 10,000 attendees–Professional Event Coordination is a valuable book for every professional who works events, including event managers, caterers, event planners, and hotel and food and beverage managers.

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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471263052
• ISBN-13: 978-0471263050
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #348,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Event Planning "How To", September 13, 2007

By	Steven F. Whyte - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's all here. For the person just starting out, this book is a must have. For those who have been in the business for a long time, the book is still a great resource.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Class Textbook, September 2, 2007

By	Marianne McNulty - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have always been a disciple of Julia Silvers' work. This book will serve in 2008 as the textbook for my new class entitled "Everything about Events". I am delighted with the robust information available throughout this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for professional event managers, February 25, 2008

By	Saad M. Ali (Karachi, Pakistan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a professional event manager and bought this book to help teach an event management class at a business school. It was the best decision i ever made. Extremely comprehensive and very well written. Covers all aspects of event management