From the course: How to Rock a Conference
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Planning connections before attending
From the course: How to Rock a Conference
Planning connections before attending
- The first time I went to an industry conference as an attendee alone, I had no plan. I put no forethought into it, didn't reach out to clients who were also going, barely glanced at the agenda, and ended up walking around anxious, lonely, and frustrated the whole time. Let me tell you, the quickest way to not stand out at a conference is to not bother formulating a plan first. One of the most valuable takeaways from any conference is the new relationships and contacts made through networking. Understanding how to network at a conference is all about going in with the right strategy before you hit the conference floor. You might have a variety of goals and objectives, and that's okay. What works really well is to formulate your strategy for planned connections by asking who, what, and how. I want you to visualize who the people are that you think you could benefit from connecting with and get as specific as you can.…
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