Since retreats and conferences are often special times away from the office, meeting planners choose special treats as the snacks and meals. Unfortunately, these choices sabotage these expensive events. After a number of experiences with the afternoon drop in activity level, I began working with clients on making positive food choices. One area that can […]
This is the 3rd of 3 articles on making the most of conference experiences. Once the conference is over, it’s time for follow-through with the contacts and plans you’ve made. Post-Conference: 1. Conduct a debriefing. The plane ride home is an ideal time. This is time alone to review your notes, activities, and ideas from […]
Conference attendance This is the 2nd of 3 articles on getting the most out of the conferences. The 3 components of a successful conference experience are: networking, session attendance, and social networking. Networking: 1. Never order room service. Sharing meals is great networking. Always find other people to eat with during the conference. 2. Sit […]
I developed this system for setting myself up for success back in 2006. It has worked well for me and I hope you find it helpful. 1. Choose 5 goals for the year and write them down. This makes the goals tangible and creates momentum. 2. Choose a theme for 2010. Have you noticed that […]
Conferences require a substantial investment of time, energy, and money. To maximize this investment, I view each conference as having 3 components: pre-conference, conference attendance, and post-conference. This is what works for me. Pre-Conference activities to maximize the conference include: Pre-Conference: Determine 3 goals for the conference. Have all activities be in service to these […]