I Can't Wait Till Wave 3 Is Over!!!!:)

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants' experiences and opinions regarding recent classes at a Pampered Chef event, particularly focusing on the New Products and Recipe Class. Participants share their thoughts on the presentations, the pacing of product reveals, and the overall format of the classes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed excitement about the community and shared a personal experience of enjoying most classes, except for a couple that were disappointing.
  • Another participant noted the anticipation for discussing new products and mentioned a specific timeline for product reveals.
  • Several users mentioned feeling frustrated about the spread of information over multiple days and expressed disappointment in not having access to all details at once.
  • Some participants criticized the New Products and Recipe Class for being poorly presented, with one noting that attendees were leaving early due to boredom.
  • Another participant shared a similar experience, describing the class as lacking energy and excitement, and expressed concern for the presenters who faced criticism.
  • One participant reflected on the need for improvements in the presentation format, suggesting that the involvement of more dynamic presenters could enhance the experience.
  • Several users expressed a desire for the company to learn from feedback to improve future classes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the effectiveness of the New Products and Recipe Class, with multiple participants agreeing on its lack of engagement. However, there is no clear consensus on the overall quality of the event, as some participants had positive experiences with other classes.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences from a recent Pampered Chef event, discussing the format and delivery of presentations, and expressing their thoughts on how information was disseminated during the event.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who attended the event or are interested in the format and presentation of classes may find these discussions relevant to their experiences.

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Okay I missed you guys so much, that I logged on once to brag about my spree, but to get my quick fix. "Hi I am PamperedALF and I am addicted to Chef Success!!!:D :D "

I would really like if we compared notes from our classes. Because I know there are different presenters and what I get out of it might be different from what you got. I must say that there were only 2 classes I wasn't real thrilled about the presentations. The rest is so awesome! I can't wait for leadership, I will be walking for Director!:D :D

Looking forward to Wednesday when we can talk more! Okay going to bed now, I have slept so little that past 5 days that I am dragging.
 
pamperedalf said:
...Looking forward to Wednesday when we can talk more! Okay going to bed now, I have slept so little that past 5 days that I am dragging.
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Wednesday?? I think we should technically be able to talk about new products by Noon on TUESDAY (wave 3's 2nd day - product reveal day) - they should be eating lunch by then!:)PS - Congrats on the HO tour WIN!!!
 
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I agree, I don't know if we have permission, because they won't know about the recruiting promo untill Wed. I was so bummed that they spread all the juicy details over the 3 days, oh well I know now!Thanks so much!
 
pamperedalf said:
I agree, I don't know if we have permission, because they won't know about the recruiting promo untill Wed. I was so bummed that they spread all the juicy details over the 3 days, oh well I know now!
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I'm guessing New Products by Noon on Tuesday and Recruiting by Noon on Wednesday?!?!?!?

Yes but how much fun would Day 3 be if you knew EVERYTHING??
 
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I understand why they did it, but I don't have to like it. They can't make me!!
 
Ha Ha!

Did you take the New Products and Recipe Class? It was horrible - there were people walking out 20 mins into the class.
 
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Yes I did, and it was boring no energy that was one I hated. But I did feel bad for the HO Staff, because consultants were standing up and attacking them about the products they were discontinuing and why did they do that, and wanted cleaning infor on the professional cookware. Were you wave 2 or 1??
 
Wave 1. I also felt bad for them and stopped the one gal from the test kitchen to let her know it wasn't her, it was the format and how it was presented. I think it was Rhonda? from product development that was one of them and she was reading from the prod use and care guides - very mono-tone!! The other gal from the test kitchens was atleast trying to add some spunk. That was the one survey form I used the back for!
 
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Maybe they will learn from our comments and do better next time. Rhonda was in mine too, so it looks like we had the same people. Well off to bed, I am on Chicago time and my 2 year is not, so he will be up and at them and I will want to sleep so more. Thanks for Chatting, we will have to compare more notes when we get permission!
 
They usually do listen - the thing that bothered me the most is the Description said Products & RECIPES and they didn't talk about the recipes at all!!

Good night - my 2 year old will also be up when I want to sleep in - wish they had a snooze button on them somewhere!:p

Leea:cool:
 
Did you take the New Products and Recipe Class? It was horrible - there were people walking out 20 mins into the class.
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YES YES YES - OMG I have never been so bored in my life. Our class was at 3:30 or so and altho we hated to, we got up and left about 20 min into the class. After the excitement of Belinda Elsworth, all these two girls were doing is reading, in monotone voices, off of index cards. No excitement at all! Can you imagine if we stood up and did a cooking show like that? And all the information was the same stuff we had just learned that morning at the revealing of the products. I did not write them a good review - in my opinion, the HO needs to know about problems so this doesnt happen next year!
 
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...Our class was at 3:30 or so and altho we hated to, we got up and left about 20 min into the class. After the excitement of Belinda Elsworth...
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I was in those exact same two classes. I had to change my schedule when I got there and that was one of the classes I debated changing but then I figured if they were going to talk about the recipes it would be worth it - NOT!!!!
 
I was in one of those last year, and it was also awful - but I think someone told us that the consultant-half-of-the-team doesn't necessarily know what the new products are until we do - they hear it in General Session just the same as the rest of us!

If they're going to keep doing that workshop, they should really try to find a way to spice it up a little. It's great that the HO Test Kitchens person is there - maybe they both should be. Or someone from the product development committee?
 

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"I Can't Wait Till Wave 3 Is Over!!!!:)" is a common expression among Pampered Chef consultants and direct sales representatives referring to the anticipation of completing a busy sales cycle or promotional period, often referred to as "waves." It reflects the excitement and eagerness to move on to the next phase of sales activities.

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