041: 3 Steps to Creating Value at Professional Event

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Digital Enterprise Society is the authority on the transformation to a digital enterprise, impacting all areas of an organization. Tune in for discussions among industry leaders about operations and action needed to drive digitization principles forward for the future of product development and life cycles.</span><strong> </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, Thom Singer emphasizes the value of attending professional events.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conferences can be costly and time-consuming, but opportunities for professional development strengthen your network and increase your value to your company.  Thom shares the steps you need to take before, during, and after a conference to maximize both your investment and your time. Show your employer that they made the right choice in sending you.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Steps to take before the conference</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Identify your why?  What are the personal development goals you will meet by attending this conference? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Provide to your boss a clear outline of the value of the conference, including topics, attendees, and opportunities to learn from industry thought leaders. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Identify the ways you will be educated and motivated to increase effectiveness in your daily work.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Expanding your professional network will make you a greater resource to your company.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reach out to speakers in advance and share questions that you are hoping to have answered at the conference. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "