{"product_id":"the-non-obvious-guide-to-event-planning-2nd-edition-for-kick-ass-gatherings-that-inspire-people-paperback","title":"The Non-Obvious Guide to Event Planning 2nd Edition: (For Kick-Ass Gatherings That Inspire People) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Driessen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSally Hogshead\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Any event can become irresistibly engaging. This book will show you how.\"\u003cbr\u003e--SALLY HOGSHEAD, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of How to Fascinate(R)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...Fun, creative and pragmatic insights on the why and how of strategic event design...\"\u003cbr\u003e--LORIE THOMAS, Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Meeting Manager, Executive at SHWorldwide Events in Seattle, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The tips and tools in this guide will make any event more impactful and engaging.\"\u003cbr\u003e--BRIGETTE GROSS, Corporate Events Manager\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sampling of what you'll learn in this guide...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are some events memorable while others are forgotten immediately?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can you conquer distraction and truly engage participants?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does it \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e take to uncover the most inspiring speakers, negotiate their participation and create a memorable event?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do TED Talks teach us about events?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can your events be more innovative?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can you handle logistics like a pro--and manage unrealistic timelines, implausible goals and results-hungry stakeholders?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat if attendees remember nothing? It's highly probable unless you do something different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can you \"think outside the slide\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBONUS: This guide also gives readers quick and easy access to robust online resources, including a reusable Content Map, videos and planning templates that streamline and simplify event planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Driessen\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally award-winning business owner who's dedicated her career to producing engaging, meaningful events with compelling thought leaders, fresh meeting formats and purposeful play. A 30-year event-industry veteran, Andrea helped organize TEDxSeattle for nearly 8 years, and is a 2x TED speaker herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 215\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 5.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425565368627,"sku":"9781646871018","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/jQlu6hXSGU9781646871018.webp?v=1780519948","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-non-obvious-guide-to-event-planning-2nd-edition-for-kick-ass-gatherings-that-inspire-people-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}