This was part of the email I received from The Success Factory today. I thought it had some really good points. Now, I don't believe you HAVE to attend NC. I think you need to make sure it fits your budget and your priorities. However, I know that there are people who just don't see the purpose. The Success Factory explained it better than I could.
This week we are discussing why it is important to invest in your mind by attending larger company events.
OBJECTION - I don’t need to go – I can pick up whatever I need to know from those people who went.
TSF - While certainly it might be possible to get a copy of someone’s notes or purchase materials (such as program booklets or tapes from the seminars); there’s nothing like being there in person.
Here’s TSF’s TOP TEN reasons YOU DON’T want to miss large company training events…
This week we are discussing why it is important to invest in your mind by attending larger company events.
OBJECTION - I don’t need to go – I can pick up whatever I need to know from those people who went.
TSF - While certainly it might be possible to get a copy of someone’s notes or purchase materials (such as program booklets or tapes from the seminars); there’s nothing like being there in person.
Here’s TSF’s TOP TEN reasons YOU DON’T want to miss large company training events…
BIG PICTURE of your company
FIRST HAND information on new programs and products
EXCITEMENT AND RECOGNITION at general sessions
Opportunity to meet the company “big-wigs” up close and personal
Goodies available only to attendees
INVESTING IN YOUR MIND PAYS BACK 10 FOLD! [I think this is one of the best reasons. RB]
NETWORKING – probably as much or more great information about your company, selling and recruiting is gleaned in elevators, hotel lobbies, over lunch, over dinner and late at night giggling in hotel rooms with other consultants than happens at the “official” seminars. THIS part is not-to-be-missed!
Someone else will cook for you AND do the dishes
You get to act like a grown up (sort of)… and (drum roll please)…the number ONE reason not to miss these events…
You don’t have to strap anyone into a car seat before you leave your hotel room!
FIRST HAND information on new programs and products
EXCITEMENT AND RECOGNITION at general sessions
Opportunity to meet the company “big-wigs” up close and personal
Goodies available only to attendees
INVESTING IN YOUR MIND PAYS BACK 10 FOLD! [I think this is one of the best reasons. RB]
NETWORKING – probably as much or more great information about your company, selling and recruiting is gleaned in elevators, hotel lobbies, over lunch, over dinner and late at night giggling in hotel rooms with other consultants than happens at the “official” seminars. THIS part is not-to-be-missed!
Someone else will cook for you AND do the dishes
You get to act like a grown up (sort of)… and (drum roll please)…the number ONE reason not to miss these events…
You don’t have to strap anyone into a car seat before you leave your hotel room!