Nature Knows and Psionic Success
Brain Health and Willful Consciousness
If the event is a networking opportunity, determine whom you want to meet, how you intend to connect with them, where you might find them and what you would discuss As we head into another busy summer season of conferences, summits, festivals and roundtables, many professionals will invest a considerable amount of time and money in specialist events that boost their knowledge, networks and enthusiasm. But while conferences can be a brilliant way of broadening one’s horizons, establishing professional connections and plugging into exciting new innovations, they can also assault the senses and leave attendees feeling overwhelmed. In such an environment, it can be difficult to retain ideas and newly established contacts, rendering the exercise a complete waste of time. This is what I call a ‘conference vortex’ – the point at which your brain, having been filled with great ideas, is emptied once you leave the event. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to counter this detrimental vortex and make the most of the conferences you attend. Establish outcome goals Start by asking yourself some important questions about why you are attending this specific event, what you hope to achieve, who you want to meet and which talks you believe are simply unmissable. You may want to rank potential outcomes using a gold, silver and bronze-based system. A successful event strategy usually focuses on a single theme. Using this theme as a starting point, devise a timetable and a rough order of priorities regarding which talks, people and products you want to experience. By focusing on a clear goal, you can cut out the distractions and make the most of your time. By focusing on a clear goal, you can cut out the distractions and make the most of your time at an event If it’s a […]
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