
Content Type, Developing your Skills | September 23, 2016
Written By: Hilary Robinson, Senior Trainer & Owner, Polished Professionals
Not only does Labour Day signal back-to-school for many, it also signals the start of the autumn event season – possibly the busiest season in the calendar.
If you’re like many people out there, September, October and November can look like one long trip out of the office. And even though this time of year can be tough to manage (you still need to find time to do your actual job) attending conferences, trade shows and meetings can represent a fabulous opportunity to meet new people, connect with customers and create relationships that lead to new business – if you do it right.
So, answer this: once you’ve registered, do you put the event out of your mind until the moment you need to show up?
The correct answer is NO!
Ignoring the event right up until it’s about to happen means that you lose several valuable opportunities to make the most of the time you will spend there.
DO THIS INSTEAD: Spend a small amount of time to prep ahead of the event.
If you would like to get the most out of any event you attend, then take the time to do one or two of the following:
There are, of course, many more ways to prepare. However, by doing even a small amount of work in advance, and implementing a few of these tools, you will find that you get much more out of the time you invest in attending any event.
In addition, being prepared before you go will mean that your confidence levels are higher and that you come across as a more polished professional.
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