Web and video links

Chapter 1: An introduction to special events and special event production

Industry Organizations

Voice of the Industry

Event Tasks and Organization

Chapter 2: Event Design

 Voice of the Industry

Example of Integrated Event

Chapter 3: Creativity

Voice of the Industry

Creativity Techniques

Chapter 4: Budgeting

General Workers' Compensation Information

Chapter 5: Proposals

Voice of the Industry

Image Copyright Information

Chapter 6: Contract management

Voice of the Industry

General Contract Law Information

Performing Rights Organizations

Alternate Dispute Resolution Information

Electronic Signatures

Chapter 7: The production team

Robert's Rules of Order for Meetings

Conflict Resolution Tips

Voices of the Industry

Health and Safety

Chapter 8: Risk management

ISO 31000:2009 Risk management – Principles and guidelines, Part 2.1

IEC 31010:2009 Risk management – Risk assessment techniques

Crowd Control

Voice of the Industry

National Standards Bodies

Non-Traditional Standards Development Bodies and General Guidelines for Overall Safety and the Operation and/or Use of Equipment

Example of Safety Regulations vs Guidelines

Chapter 9: Production management

Applicable Unions (primarily North America)

Voice of the Industry

Useful Templates

Chapter 10: Event followup

Return-on-Investment (ROI) Training and Consulting

Voice of the Industry

Chapter 11: Information technology

Administrative Software (not endorsed but mentioned in the text—note that these are examples only; there are numerous other similar programs)

CADD Software (not endorsed but mentioned in the text—note that these are examples only; there are numerous other similar programs)

Photo Editing Software (not endorsed but mentioned in the text—note that these are examples only; there are numerous other similar programs)

Video Editing and Slide Show Creation Software (not endorsed but mentioned in the text—note that these are examples only; there are numerous other similar programs)

DIY Web Site Creation Software and Hosting Software (not endorsed but mentioned in the text—note that these are examples only; there are numerous other similar programs)

DIY Blog Hosts (not endorsed but mentioned in the text—note that these are examples only; there are numerous other similar programs)

Educational Videos

Voice of the Industry

Chapter 12: Sustainability and Event Production

Sustainability Standards

Certification (not endorsed but mentioned in the text)

Global Warming

Voice of the Industry