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Maximizing The Conference Thom Singer – The Conference Catalyst. May 18, 2011. “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com. 1. Too Many Choices. “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com. 2. A Top Reason For Attending. “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com. 3.
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Maximizing TheConferenceThom Singer –The Conference Catalyst May 18, 2011 “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 1
Too Many Choices “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 2
A Top Reason For Attending... “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 3
Why Networking Matters • All opportunities come from people • Your career depends on it • • Finding new opportunities • • Future success for you or your company might come from someone at the conference “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 4
The Power of Hello • Talk to others – Break free from friends • Be curious about people • People do business with those they know, like, and trust “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 5
Discover What Interests Others • Ask questions • Why did they attend? • Focus outside yourself “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 6
Make It Easy For People To Meet You • Smile at others – be approachable • • Have nametag visible • • Be interested in those sitting next to you “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 7
Blackberries and iPhonesAre NOT Your Friend • Do not spend breaks checking email • • If you are shy, do not hide “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 8
Have Fun • Meeting people is interesting • • Meet someone new at each break, meal and event “Some Assembly Required” www.thomsinger.com 9
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