Chapter 18

Concluding With Balance

“In our industry, balance in life seems to be a lesson learned only through the bruising effects of the lack of balance in our lives.”

- Tom Bollard, Production Manager / Technical Director for Meeting Services Inc.

The preceding chapters have all been about the job of the production manager. What does it take to network, to make the client or director happy, and to have a successful production? The bottom line is that it takes hard work, long hours and extreme dedication to the art form in which you are working. The job of the production manager is not for the faint of heart or those not seeking out some excitement in their everyday job. Careful thought should be given before taking on the job. One must think ...

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