Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette

The world of event planning can be alluring and dangerous at once-exotic locales, wining and dining, and people traveling without their spouses. In such situations the line between business and pleasure blurs and the nature of relationships gets cloudy. With a thoughtless act or a less-than-tactful word, long-lasting business relationships can be ruined forever. <p>Beyond that, budgets are on the chopping block and competition for business is tight. In that environment, people often cut not just financial corners, but the ethical ones, too. There's a fine line between innocent perks and inappropriate gifts or kickbacks. Event planners today must navigate a minefield of potentially sticky situations that can easily blow up in their face. Without a professional code, lines of acceptable behavior are easily crossed. And what you do personally can hurt you professionally.</p> <p><i>Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette</i> provides event planners with the companion they need to stay out of trouble, keep professional relationships healthy and profitable, avoid the riskier temptations of the lifestyle, and win business in a highly competitive market using ethical business practices.</p> <ul> <li>Explains how to establish policies and codes of behavior, in the office and onsite at events.</li> <li>Offers guidelines on when it is acceptable to accept a gift, what is acceptable, and what is inappropriate.</li> <li>Shows how to prepare yourself, as well as your staff, for what to expect, and how to handle the unexpected with business finesse.</li> <li>Covers business etiquette in event planning crisis management situations.</li> <li>Helps you to avoid putting yourself and your company at personal and professional risk.</li> <li>Features real-life examples and situations, and advice on how to handle them with poise and professionalism.</li> <li>Includes a list of "Event Planning Do's and Don'ts."</li> </ul> <i>Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette</i> will be of value to the professional event planner; to event planning suppliers and clients working with industry professionals; as well as to those in related fields, such as public relations, administrative professionals, communications; and anyone in the hospitality, culinary, and travel industry.