Question for Seasoned Conference Attendees???

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SUMMARY

This discussion centers on effective methods for sharing tips during conferences, particularly through the use of business cards and stickers. Participants suggest using stickers on the backs of business cards to convey tips, as well as utilizing self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE) for follow-up communication. The conversation highlights the importance of preparation, such as creating scavenger hunts and marking key information with highlighters, to enhance the conference experience. Overall, attendees emphasize the value of proactive communication and organization to facilitate knowledge sharing.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of business card etiquette
  • Familiarity with self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE)
  • Knowledge of scavenger hunt concepts for networking
  • Basic skills in note-taking and information organization
NEXT STEPS
  • Research effective business card designs for networking
  • Learn about creating engaging scavenger hunts for team-building
  • Explore tips for effective note-taking during conferences
  • Investigate best practices for follow-up communication after events
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for conference attendees, networking professionals, and anyone looking to enhance their communication strategies during events. It is particularly useful for first-time attendees seeking to maximize their experience and connect with others effectively.

etteluap70PC
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How do you share tips? Do you do stickers on the backs of postcards? What works best? This tripped me up the most at my last conference. I was taking so much in that my brain was not working very well.

TIA!
 
I never have. . .sorry.
 
chefjeanine said:
I never have. . .sorry.

Thanks for being brave enough to say it first Jeanine!:D


(me either!:o )
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Thanks for being brave enough to say it first Jeanine!:D


(me either!:o )


Becky, you don't know how much better that makes me feel! :o

Paulette, the way I've seen other people share their ideas is with a sticker on the back of their business card.
 
I have done the stickers on the back of my cards. My director, like many, gave me a scavenger hunt to do. So I have had a lot of people just ask for tips then write them down.
 
I would rather not give out my business cards to other consultants - I save those for customers, recruit leads and show leads...I have old PC biz cards from before I promoted, I might put stickers on the back with some tips...or just do what I have always done - TALK TALK TALk to people.
I gave my team a scavenger hunt to complete.
 
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Another way to do it is to bring SASE with you and on the flap write down what you want from the person... at Leadership, I had given my card to someone and had wanted a micro-cake cookbook and she found my card months later and emailed it to me! So much happens after conference that somtimes it takes a while to get things to people who asked them, so it you write it on the back of a business card or envelope it will help the other person to remember when life calms down...

and I have put stickers on the back of business cards before... I think I still have some from last year and I don't use those cards anymore, as they are the wrong address... so I'll have to use them all!
 
I gave my team a scavenger hunt to complete.

carolyn
would you mind sharing what you gave your team? this is my first conference and its not likely that i will get anything from my director or recruiter and i would like to make the best of it
tia
heather
 
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I was curious cause I hate fumbling arround trying to write stuff down. I would much rather grab a card with the info and keep them in a file for later. Also I am not good "on the spot" all of my thoughts tend to fly out of my head as soon as I am asked a Question...

:confused:

:D
 
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Allison..... I just did up a bunch of SASE's after reading it on one of the survival guide flyers. Such a great idea!
 
Here is the scavenger hunt info. It's well done and comes to you from the Director's Loop.

Remember to take a highlighter to mark those things that you would most like to implement!

Enjoy!;)
 

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thanks janice
 
Is this something we do?
I am so lost!!!
This is my first conference, and I am so stinken confused about everything, it's not even funny!
 
Oh, and to top it off, I am going w/ hospitality and not my own director.
 
Chozengirl said:
Is this something we do?
I am so lost!!!
This is my first conference, and I am so stinken confused about everything, it's not even funny!

Is what something we do? Get and give tips? Some people do but not everyone participates in this activity.

However, you might want to think up one favorite tip that you can share. . .in case you get asked.
 
etteluap70PC said:
Allison..... I just did up a bunch of SASE's after reading it on one of the survival guide flyers. Such a great idea!
OH POOP! I forgot to get stamps for envelopes today and I was even AT the post office. :o :rolleyes:
 

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