The Intersection of Project and Event Management
Mark Romanelli is a full-time lecturer in the Sports, Culture and Events Management program at the University of Applied Science Kufstein Tirol (FH Kufstien Tirol) in Kufstein, Austria. His curriculum includes courses in Project Management and Strategic Project Development. He is a member of the Project Management Institute and a Certified Associate in Project Management.
Different types of projects carry unique needs and demands for project management. The distinctive needs of event projects serve as a strong reminder that there is no “one size fits all” approach to project management.
Like many areas, the trend in recent years has been for event agencies to adopt a project management model for organizational operations. This has highlighted some of the special changes inherent in the field of event project management.
The topic of event PM is one that event managers address in a practical way on a daily basis. Project management courses in event management programs at universities address the topic, and most event management textbooks include a chapter dedicated to project management. While the specific focus area of event PM has been developing, documented literature on the topic is still lacking.
- According to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Sixth Edition, a project is defined as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.” Numerous definitions exist for the term “event.”
- In the 2014 textbook The Business of Events Management, John Beech defined it as “a singular or recurring planned occasion which is arranged at a certain place. It involves one or more people and is made accessible to an audience (present …
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Published at Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000
