Simon Shibli - Böcker

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Facility Operations Management goes beyond the basic theories of sport facility management to include relevant practical professional experiences connecting facilities, people, and technology. This is a comprehensive and engaging textbook introducing cutting-edge concepts and best practice in sport facility operations management. Each chapter contains real-world case studies and discussion questions, innovative 'Technology Now' and new ‘Facility Focus’ features, and ‘In the Field’ segments about what is going on in the industry. This new edition also provides new content in the areas of project management, social and digital media, revenue generation and diversification, performance analytics, and impacts and legacies.This is a vital resource for sport management educators and students, especially those studying facility management. It is also an interesting read for industry professionals working in sport facility management, from grassroots and community complexes to global mega stadiums and arenas.Dedicated online materials include PowerPoint presentations for each chapter; multiple-choice and essay questions; online appendices with diagrams, schematics, manuals, and forms; a glossary; and a sample master syllabus.

Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Sport Facility Operations Management goes beyond the basic theories of sport facility management to examine the practical realities connecting facilities, people, and technology.An essential textbook for any sport facilities course, it introduces the fundamentals of facility management and presents cutting-edge, evidence-based perspectives that show the reader how to become a more effective practitioner and deliver better results for their organization. Every chapter includes in-depth case studies to illustrate best practice, as well as ‘Technology Now,’ ‘Facility Focus,’ and ‘In the Field’ features to highlight key points. This new edition includes expanded coverage of important themes in contemporary sport facilities operations management, including cybersecurity, the use of AI, data analytics, sustainability, and the politics of event bidding and facility financing, as well as a brand-new chapter on how to build and develop a career in sport facilities management.This book is an invaluable course text for sport management educators and students, especially those studying facility management. It is also useful reading for industry professionals working in sport facility management, from grassroots and community complexes to global mega stadiums and arenas.Ancillary materials accompanying this book include PowerPoint presentations for each chapter; multiple-choice and essay questions; online appendices with diagrams, schematics, manuals, and forms; a glossary; and a sample master syllabus.