What to Do When Things Go Wrong: A Five-Step Guide to Planning for and Surviving the Inevitable—And Coming Out Ahead


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Manage every business problem like you were born for it—from a problem customer to a career-threatening crisis It’s not being negative or pessimistic to assume that something will always go wrong in business and in your career. It’s being realistic. What you do when crisis hits is the only thing matters—and this proven guide delivers everything you need to take positive action with confidence, skill, and professionalism. In What to Do When Things Go Wrong, Frank Supovitz, the man who has been behind-the-scenes at major events like the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, and Indy 500 guides you through the process of making sure you handle inevitable problems as if it’s something you do day in and day out. Whether you’re revealing a new strategy to your team, presenting last year’s numbers to the C-suite, or opening your own business, What to Do When Things Go Wrong helps you think through and prepare for all potential problems. You’ll learn why things go wrong, how to best go about preventing crisis, and how to fix them when they happen anyway. Complete with stories from the author’s clients, executives, entrepreneurs, and others, What to Do When Things Go Wrong is your playbook for ensuring the results you deliver reflect the smart, hard-working professional you are.




Special Events


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Recent years have seen dramatic changes to the events industry. The influence of social media and global communications technology, increased focus on environmental sustainably and social responsibility, and changes to the economic and cultural landscape have driven rapid expansion and increased competition. Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration has been the event planner’s essential guide for three decades, providing comprehensive coverage of the theory, concepts and practice of event management. The new Eighth Edition continues to be the definitive guide for creating, organizing, promoting, and managing special events of all kinds. Authors, Seungwon “Shawn” Lee and Joe Goldblatt, internationally-recognized leaders and educators in the industry, guide readers through all the aspects of professional event planning with their broad understanding of diverse cultures and business sectors. This definitive resource enables current and future event leaders to stretch the boundaries of the profession and meaningfully impact individuals, organizations, and cultures around the globe. Global case studies of high-profile events, such as the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games and Norway’s Constitution Day annual event, complement discussions of contemporary issues surrounding safety, security, and risk management. Each chapter includes “Ecologic,” “Techview,” and/or “Secureview,” mini-case studies, a glossary of terms, plentiful charts, graphs, and illustrations, and links to additional online resources.




Managing Sport Events


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Running a sport event—whether it’s an international competition or local youth tournament—requires acute knowledge and the ability to plan, organize, promote, lead, and communicate effectively. And no other text prepares students for the task as effectively as Managing Sport Events, Third Edition With HKPropel Access. While other texts in this space stray into the area of facility management, Managing Sport Events keeps its focus where it should be by providing a thorough grounding of the entire event management process. Beginning with an overview of event conception and development, the text then moves into the principal planning areas of budgeting, marketing, promotion, sponsorships, and legal and risk management. Later chapters focus on key operational areas such as staffing, event services and logistics, and event-day management, and it closes with postevent details and evaluation. The third edition includes new and updated content that incorporates plenty of contemporary real-life examples: Insights into how event management has been affected by COVID-19 and by the emergence of social media, sustainability efforts, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives All-new content addressing the role of brand ambassadors, social media influencers, and nontraditional media in promoting events and encouraging fan engagement An updated discussion of event sponsorships and how sport organizations are implementing creative activation strategies, pre-event and game-day deliverables, and the latest technologies to maximize exposure and measure effectiveness An expanded discussion of contracts and other legal considerations such as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) An expanded section outlining how principles of project management can be used to effectively plan events New industry profiles that provide insights into key players and noteworthy happenings in event management Related online activities, delivered through HKPropel, provide robust learning opportunities for students: A brand-new semester-long project in which students plan, prepare, produce, and evaluate a fictional pickleball tournament as well as compile a formal event management plan handbook Scenario-based activities in which students make a decision and then see the implications of their choice Mini case studies for each chapter with questions to test comprehension Sample contracts that represent common agreements encountered in event management Practicing and aspiring professionals working in parks and recreation, tourism, hospitality, and sport organizations at all levels—youth, high school, college, amateur, minor league, professional, and international—will find this book a valuable reference in their roles as event managers. Blending traditional business tenets of sport management with the distinct aspects of event management, Managing Sport Events, Third Edition, prepares readers to manage events with efficiency and ease so that fans and participants alike have lasting game-day memories. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.




Five Things to Do When Things Go Wrong


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This book is for everyone, because we all face life's adversities. Living with adversity is normal and a part of life. When my husband was diagnosed with brain cancer, another challenge was presented to us in life. My acquaintances often remarked about how I dealt with it through the various phases and the demands of surgery, lengthy hospitalizations, uncertainty and therapy. The credit goes to my husband, of course, because he was the one who experienced the illness. But people kept asking me "How do you cope?" It occurred to me that I deal with all problems the same way, whether small or large and it is done in the five distinct steps I share with you in this book. I do not intend to over-simplify situations because life's adversities can be complex and often the answers are not clear or totally satisfactory. This book provides a structured approach to overcoming adversity that gives you five steps to help you with whatever your issues may be. Following these steps will allow you to realize that you are in control of your situation and choices. Five Things to Do When Things Go Wrong, Overcome Adversity by Living with It and Taking Control gives you the essential five steps to overcoming adversity.




Shift Your Mind


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Greatness isn't just about what you do. It's about when you do it. Elite performers don't rely on talent alone. Rather, they harness the power of shifting between complimentary mindsets--one for preparing effectively and one for delivering when it counts. In Shift Your Mind, you'll learn nine key mental shifts to elevate your preparation and your performance like an elite performer. You'll understand the importance of each of these shifts and when to make them: - humility and arrogance - work and play - perfectionism and adaptability - analysis and instinct - experimenting and trusting process - discomfort and comfort - future and present - fear and fearlessness - selfishness and selflessness Drawing on years of experience working with top athletes and corporate leaders, Brian Levenson outlines his simple but powerful framework used by the world's highest achievers. Each chapter includes exercises to reinforce core concepts and explore the power of the shift using skills like visualization, mindfulness, and self-talk. An energizing read filled with entertaining stories and tips that really work, Brian Levenson's Shift Your Mind is a game-changer for executives, competitive athletes, and any performer seeking to win on the most challenging field of all: the mind.




Marketing New Realities


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Written Under Quarantine


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How To Get Through ANY Crisis And Have People Desperately Looking to You For Leadership Even If the Power Goes Out, the Stores Run Out of Food, and Your Bank Shuts Down You don''t want to make these fatal mistakes in a crisis... It was March 2020, and I was taking a normal trip to the grocery store when I noticed the parking lot was overflowing with vehicles. Inside the store, people were flying back and forth with their carts piled high with supplies. My skin grew cold from the uncertainty as I dodged my way down the isles with cans of soup rolling by. I made it to the egg section of the store when I looked on with the horror of a father catching his son sticking crayons up his nose. The shelves were completely empty, except for a few broken egg shells dripping sadly onto the floor. People were absolutely PANICKING. And when they panicked they became DANGEROUS. You know exactly what I mean, you probably saw it yourself, we all did....They didn''t care about who they hurt as long as they got what they wanted. It taught me a lot about people - and a lot about fear. Here''s the interesting part: All of the survivalists, preppers, homesteaders, and farmers were suddenly looked to for guidance. I was one of them, and if anyone knew how to deal with a crisis it was me... I grew up having to survive things most people can only read about. I did without utlities, lived in a van, survived on squirrel, and even experienced multiple natural disasters. It''s not the backstory of your typical Millenial these days, but it gave me skills that are invaluable for getting through a crisis....and it was those skills that had people asking me for help. Well, I ended up getting sick and being quarantined. Shortly after, I was furloughed from my job, giving me a lot of time on my hands. I''m sure many of you know what I mean, huh? I knew I couldn''t just sit around and be lazy. I had to do SOMETHING to help. I knew that in times like these people needed certainty, which means they needed a plan of action. Not some book on 1001 knots or 11 ways to build an eco-friendly chipmunk trap. So I wrote and illustrated "Written Under Quarantine" as a way to help everyday people know what to do in a SHTF scenario (when a crisis hits and their food/health/safety is in danger). In this illustrated guide you will discover lost secrets and common sense plans of action like: The step-by-step P.A.N.I.C. Process that gives you the blueprint to keep you and your family out of harms way and fed during a crisis so you don''t have to buy 50 different books to prepare. Essential lists of prepping supplies that you will need to survive a crisis so you can prepare beforehand and not have to fight a dangerous hungry mob to get stocked up. The hard-learned secrets to creating a safe homestead for long term survival...even if you don''t have money, electricity, water, or you live in an apartment in the city. (You''ll also learn why that makes you vulnerable) With this system you will also discover the counter-intuitive skillset that brings people to your side to have them begging you for help in a crisis, and not the other way around. If you are tired of being uncertain about the future and feeling that dread of having to stock up at the last minute everytime a storm comes, or riot breaks out then Click the "Add to Cart" button to get your book instantly and discover the simple ways anyone can be prepared for the worst, without looking crazy or going broke. ***This high quality printed books price is reflective of printing costs for a rich color book***




Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists


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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.




Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists


Book Description

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.




Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists


Book Description

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.