Risk Management for Events

Risk Management for Events is a comprehensive and practical guide which supports academic and professional development programs to prepare individuals for entering or advancement in the international events industry.

Julia Rutherford Silvers, Certified Special Events Professional, was an adjunct faculty member in the Tourism and Convention Administration Department of the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. William O'Toole is a consultant working around the world as an events development specialist for organizations such as the European Commission, Deloitte, and the United Nations as well as national and state governments, private companies, and cities.

Part One: Understanding Risk Management.  1. The role of risk management for events.  2. The risk management process, tools, and techniques.  Part Two: The scope of risk management.  3. Legal and ethical compliance.  4. Health and safety.  5. Loss prevention, corruption, and security.  6. Emergency preparedness.  Part Three: Organizational safeguards.  7. Administrative safeguards.  8. Communications.  9. Marketing issues.  Part Four: Operational safeguards.  10. Program design.  11. Site management.  12. Attendee and crowd management.  Part Five: Appendices.