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Exhibition Project Management – an Introduction

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Congratulations you have pitched for a job a won it. But now what? What is the best way to get the job done, and make sure that the whole team are working together?

Once a brief has been established, it is then the task of the project manager to assertain how the team will be able to achieve it.

The first stage is the planning process. Here the project manager will need to delegate roles to the members of the team, define their objectives and determine the key tasks that they will undertake.

It is imperative that all tasks assigned are documented and that all involved are clear about what outcomes are expected and their ability to achieve them in any given timescale.Project Managers should be well acquainted with the particular skills of each member of the team and be able to assign tasks appropriately.

Projects in the exhibition and architectural visualisation industry can be very complex, so the ability to break them down into managable bite-sized chunks is vital. Using a “Work breakdown structure” or “WBS” is a good visual way of representing these tasks. It is much like a family tree with the objective at the top and all the tasks necessary to achieve it underneath grouped into the areas of responsibility of the members of the team. The larger the project the larger the structure of the WBS.

Each different level of the WBS is often given a name such as Phase, Activity, or Task. These names will vary between organisations, but it is important to be consistent when referring to them.

With some of our more complex exhibition and installation jobs, it has been necessary to split some of the tasks into completely seperate sub-projects. Treating them as almost seperate design jobs which will only be merged back into the overall scheme further down the line. these tasks can often include jobs not necessarily familiar with your teams normal output and may very well be the types which may need to be outsourced. However it will still be someones job to make sure that these task are not only delegated but also completed to the required timeframe and budget.

Don’t take on too much yourself! If you try to do too much yourself you may become part of the problem rather than part of the solution. You will be over-worked, over-stressed, and shown to be the weakest link in the chain, highlighting your inabilities to plan accordingly. Likewise by passing too much of the workload to other collegues you then run the risk of over-working them to the point of tension and resentment.

This method of working, although potentially time-consuming to set-up will pay dividends through increased productivity and the system can then be applied to future assignments. Projects tend to be more unsuccesfull when not properly planned out.

It is very common for there to be changes to the brief, but when properly mapped out, the WBS can be altered and tweaked to incoroprate these unforseen and often last minute alterations.

Remember if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. Good Luck!

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Matthew Theobald has been involved in the architectural design and visualization industries since studying industrial design in the UK and Italy. He is now a superfly pimp working at Exhibition Display Solutions in Maidenhead

Why Italian Shoes Really Are The Best Quality At Fashion Shops Online

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There are people who consider shoes made or designed in Italy as the ultimate in fashion. When we say Italian shoes, it creates a picture of good craftsmanship, style and quality. Italian designers are the most acclaimed footwear designers in the world. These Italian designers perfectly understand the anatomy of the leg and foot, so the shoes they create make the wearer look their best.

Italian footwear is available in a number of varieties such as full-length boots, slip-ons, mid-calf boots, sandals, loafers and wedges. When selecting Italian shoes at fashion shops online, care should be taken to avoid the tasteless, shiny and creaky shoes many merchants try to pass on as the finest Italian shoes.

The Italians are still using the traditional methods of shoemaking and tanning. This indicates that good materials are used for the lining and uppers, which are hand sewn. Even though such handcrafted shoes should cost higher than those produced on a large scale using machinery, and due to the severe competition from Far Eastern shoe makers who also offer hand crafted shoes, the Italians are forced to offer good quality shoes at cheaper prices without compromising quality.

There are different styles of mens Italian shoes such as handmade black leather Oxford shoes, black Italian Oxford dress shoes, men’s dark brown leather Oxford shoes, men’s dark brown lace-up shoes and brown calf leather Oxford shoes. The prices of these shoes at fashion shops online can range from the low $330 to a high $560.

Brunori men’s black Italian ankle strap boots are classic boots with elastic gore insets. These black colored shoes are made from genuine leather and boast style, quality and fine craftsmanship. When ordering these shoes at fashion shops online, care must be taken to select the correct size since the sizes run large. Select a size smaller than your regular size for a good fitting. These shoes are priced at around $480.

For casual wear but without foregoing the daytime classic style, try the handmade Pakerson Today shoes which are available in beige and tan.

For exclusive handmade shoes, you can try Forzieri brown cap toe dress shoes. These shoes combine excellent traditional craftsmanship with some new original designs. They are most suitable for business meetings or for occasions which need a stylish appearance. They are priced at around $500.

For women, there are soft Italian leather boots with a luxurious feel, side button and short zip available for only $150. These Italian shoes for ladies are available in three colors which are tobacco, brown and black.

The Quai d’Orsay pump shoes in black patent leather enhance its dramatic flair and are meant for sophisticated and chic women. The price range is around $160.