Balancing networking and conference obligations is challenging. How can you maximize your time effectively?
Maximizing time at conferences requires a strategic approach to networking and attending sessions. To strike the right balance:
- Schedule in advance: Prioritize and plan your must-attend sessions and networking events.
- Use breaks wisely: Connect with peers during coffee breaks or meals rather than skipping sessions.
- Set clear goals: Know what you want to achieve, whether it's meeting specific people or learning new skills.
How do you manage your conference agenda to make the most of it?
Balancing networking and conference obligations is challenging. How can you maximize your time effectively?
Maximizing time at conferences requires a strategic approach to networking and attending sessions. To strike the right balance:
- Schedule in advance: Prioritize and plan your must-attend sessions and networking events.
- Use breaks wisely: Connect with peers during coffee breaks or meals rather than skipping sessions.
- Set clear goals: Know what you want to achieve, whether it's meeting specific people or learning new skills.
How do you manage your conference agenda to make the most of it?
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Si acudes como público a una conferencia es importante no llegar con el tiempo justo para poder desarrollar tus redes y contactos (networking). Allí coincidirás con gente interesante con la poder entablar una conversación. Si eres el conferenciante, resulta fundamental no ir de divo. Así podrás establecer relaciones y permitirás a los asistentes que se aproximen a ti.
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En un evento grande, para mí resulta primordial analizar las sesiones a las que sí quiero asistir. No debería existir excusas para fallar a dichas sesiones. Todo networking que quiera hacer en dicho evento intentaré llevarlo a cabo en otros momentos, ya sean los cafés o durante sesiones que no me convenzan. También utilizo el hastag del evento para dar a conocer mi presencia allí y del mismo modo intentar buscar asistentes que sí quiera conocer o con los que quiera conectar.
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Cuando uno es el que da la conferencia, se puede hacer networking de forma amigable y ligera, antes de la conferencia y durante los tiempos de descanso. Posterior a la conferencia, la cantidad de personas que se acercan a uno es mayor que al inicio, lo que permite retomar el networking de manera más cercana y relajada, creando conexiones clave de forma más profunda. Si no dominas el tema, lastimosamente te podrás encontrar en que el tiempo no te rinde porque debes seguir repasando antes de tu turno y no puedes relacionarte. La preparación, es la clave para maximizar el tiempo durante las conferencias y el networking.
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At this challenging moment,you need to plan ahead to know the sessions that you would be attending.Make good use of the break periods , you can have coffee breaks where you can meet peers and network. After the conference try to keep in touch by using emails and other social media platforms.
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