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CONNECT HOW TO CONNECT? (COMMUNICATION)
CONNECT - COMMUNICATION • 2 TIN CANS • TELEGRAPH • TELEX/TWIX MACHINE • SNAIL MAIL • FAX MACHINE • TELEPHONE • EDI • EMAIL • ATTACHMENTS • FACEBOOK • LINKEDIN • TWITTER • SKYPE
COLLABORATE WAYS TO COLLABORATE (EXCHANGE IDEAS)
COLLABORATE - EXCHANGE • WHAT DO I NEED? • WHERE DO I NEED IT? • WHO DO I GET IT FROM? • IDENTIFY THE SERVICES • SPECIFIC COUNTRIES? • VISIT EXHIBITS
ELEVATE STRATEGIES TO ELEVATE (BECOME SUCCESSFUL)
ELEVATE • NETWORK • BUSINESS CARDS • ETTIQUETTE • AFTER IT’S OVER • MEET PEOPLE • HOW TO UTILIZE • SOCIAL ENJOYMENT • KEEP THE ATTENTION
Networking • Give your complete attention to the conversation • Introduce yourself – ’30 second commercial’ • Talk to people to you don’t know • Attend IAM Meetings and Events • Spend time in Network Central with Exhibitors • Ask questions, and listen (80/20 rule) • Take notes • Follow up when you return to the office
Business Cards • Have a conversation when handing out your card • Hand your card out properly • Look at the card you just received • Write notes on the back of a card (Where you met, physical attributes, conversation points) • Don’t run out of cards
Social Ettiquette • Make good eye contact (60%) • Make a good first impression • Respect personal space • Have a mint and share • Spend 10 mins with each person • Hold your drink in your left hand • Grab those exhibits goodies, but engage with the exhibitor
Health • Get enough sleep • Exercise • Eat reasonably • Wash your hands frequently • Use hand sanitizer • Drink – but have some water too
General Ideas • Always wear your identification tag • Place your tag on your right side • Be brave – introduce yourself. First, Last name, Company (no title) • Bring a jacket or sweater to the meeting rooms • Keep your cell phone battery with you • Wear comfortable shoes
Monday, September 12 • Exhibits Open • IAM Membership Luncheon • Knowledge Lab • YP35 Member Reception • New Member Reception • Opening Reception • Casino Night – Benefits Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund
Tuesday, September 13 • Buffet Breakfast • Exhibitors Cocktail Reception • Knowledge Labs • Core Membership Meeting • YP-35 Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 14 • Buffet Breakfast • Exhibits • Claims Panel • Knowledge Labs • ISA Membership Meeting • Lunch in Exhibit Hall • Military and Government Affairs Panel • Industry/Government Panel - DPS • YP-35 Social Mixer
Thursday, September 15 • Breakfast with Exhibitors • Governing Membership Meeting • Government & Industry Special Session • FMC Commissioner – Michael Khouri • Transportation Policy-DOD – Lisa Roberts • Panel discussion- Peak Season – DOD • Closing Reception • Banquet and Entertainment • Dancing
Knowledge Labs Monday, September 12: • Claims - Can you spot Fakes and Counterfeits?Speakers: Debbie Morales, Tom Morales Tuesday, September 13: • Move For HungerSpeaker: Adam Lowy • US Bank Freight PaymentSpeakers: Cheryl Garcia • Jump Start Your Business With Champ (GSA) Speaker: Brian Kellhofer Wednesday, September 14: • Building Trust Through Cultural Awareness Speaker: SirinKoprucu • Update on IAM Member Programs and Services Speaker: Brian Limperopulos
As We MOVE On…… • Smile • Laugh • Go meet someone new • And remember – your tablemate could be your next business partner! • And have a successful and fun Annual Meeting
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