Be Conference Warriors: Rules for Networking Like a Pro
Conference Warriors: Rules for Networking the Right Way
In a few days I will be traveling out to Palm Springs for the TED Conference, which is the satellite offshoot not the “real deal“, but TED is TED. As I’m starting to game plan for the event, I’m reminded of the times I’ve been asked for advice on how to network successfully at one of these conferences.
So I’ve put together a list of rules that I follow and have helped many of my friends become Conference Warriors. The rules are kind of like the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants…only without the sisterhood or the pants.
The first step, which is also the most important, is to set an intention. Ask yourself: Why am I here? It seems simple enough, but if you’re vision is not perfectly clear you will not do well. How can you find helpful connections if you don’t know what you are looking for?
Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail. Yes, I just made this up. John Wooden= Carlos Mencia
Ok. So once you are actually at the conference, you must… Read the rest of this entry »
