While I was scrolling down my Facebook newsfeed, I noticed an advertised shirt that said “Event Manager: Because ‘miracle worker’ doesn’t sound professional on a résumé.” Isn’t Facebook creepy that way?
The shirt’s quote isn’t too far off. Event managers organize staff, decide on event management software, act as idea marketers, and bring guests together in a miraculous fashion. It is virtually impossible for any event manager to know everything about these responsibilities, therefore outside help is always welcome.
Personally, I’ve almost always found the answers to my questions in books. As for you event managers out there who share in this enthusiasm, I have built a list of books that all event managers ought to read. This list was curated out of the most frequently suggested event management books on Amazon and Goodreads.
Books are listed in alphabetical order.
You can’t put a price on competence. The ability to problem solve and come up with new ideas on demand is developed over time and in the end is an invaluable skill for event planners. Todd Henry explores how to develop this skill without all of the stress that comes with on-the-spot planning.
“Today’s prospects and clients expect more from you than ever before. They want you to bring them ideas, insights and information that can help them achieve their objectives. Unfortunately, it’s darn near impossible to be “brilliant at a moment’s notice.”
