Do you know of a situation where a public relations practitioner planned an event and the outcome left no result because the event had no objective? For example, an open house is planned and the result is attendees left with no message, just nice impressions. In Chapter Four of Writing Winning Proposals PR Cases, beginning on Page 55, students learn about accountability in the planning process. Important points of accountability in event planning are illustrated in a breakfast conversation between two retired executive managers acted out by students in a role play titled, Getting Nothing for Something. In a sidebar hidden on Page 61 is a special way students can learn about accountability—planning special events as an intern in the White House.

