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050 _aGT 3405 .D75 2019
100 _aDriessen, Andrea
_eauthor
245 4 _aThe non-obvious guide to event planning :
_b(for kick-ass gatherings that inspire people) /
_cAndrea Driessen
260 _a[Oakton, VA] :
_bIdeapress Publishing,
_cc2019
300 _axv, 254 pages ;
_c20 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aChapter 1 : When you need events -- and when you dont -- Chapter 2 : How we learn : why some events work better than others -- Chapter 3 : How to transform attendees into participants -- Chapter 4 : WHy you need more engagement and how to get it -- Chapter 5. How to curate a kisk-ass speaker lineup -- Chapter 6 : How to use panels, Q&A sessions and event hosts -- Chapter 7 : How to maximize your budget -- Chapter 8 : Unconventional event formats that boost engagement -- Chapter 9 : How effectively use humor and infotainment -- Chapter 10 : How to think like a TED conference organizer -- Chapter 11 : How to produce and stage manage an event like a pro -- Chapter 12 : How to plan an event on (almost) any timeline -- Chapter 13 : How to slay the devil in the details -- Chapter 14 : How to take smart risks (and why you need to) -- Chapter 15 : Encore! Encore! Extending learning and boosting value before and after events.
520 _aLet's face it. Most events are boring. But they don't have to be. This highly actionable, fast-reading guide is chock-full of unconventional, un-borifying tools, ideas and strategies to help you design more captivating and unmissable events for less money and in less time. Whether a veteran, newbie or "accidental" event planner, you'll learn fresh strategies to smartly select speakers, manage logistics, set a content road map, as well as plan and execute rave-worthy events of all types. Inspired by decades of delivering everything from large-scale corporate events to multiple TEDx gatherings, this fun, practical book will transform how you plan your next event--no matter how large or small.
650 _aSPECIAL EVENTS -- PLANNING
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