On crime and on budget

MADELEINE BENTLEY

The author discusses the planning of the new Reading Festival of Crime Writing from a project management perspective. The article covers issues such as choosing a theme for the festival; contacting authors; staffing; timescales; and budgeting. The author concludes that time, quality and budget are essential elements to consider in managing any project.

Madeleine Bentley can be contacted on
madeleine.bentley@reading.gov.uk