HBR:
How to Get the Most Out of a Conference
https://hbr.org/2015/07/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-conference
Headings:
“What the Experts Say
Change your mindset
Pre-introduce yourself
Be strategic with your time
Network on your terms
Listen more; talk less
Manage your existing connections
Make time for yourself
Principles to Remember
Do:
- Shift your mindset by focusing on how networking is good for your career
- When choosing which sessions to attend, consider whether you’ll learn something or meet someone new
- Take the initiative to create networking situations where you feel comfortable
Don’t:
- Spend all of your time with coworkers you see every day — draw clear boundaries
- Burn out — give yourself time to rest and rejuvenate during the conference
- Try to be someone you’re not — putting on a false persona is stressful and tiring”
Stephen
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Sound tips. I like the tip most—drawing clear boundaries.