Ready for the WALA Conference?
March 23, 2010
By Holly Pitas
Leaving the office to attend a Conference is always a challenge. Our work continues to pile up on our desk whether or not we are in the office. We will always have more work than time.
The Conference formally begins on Wednesday March 24, 2010. This year is at Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells.
We have a wonderful opportunity to network and learn with colleagues from around the State. Let’s leave the office behind and focus on this Conference.
Five helpful hints to make the next few days run smoothly.
Change your phone message:
Alert callers that you will be returning urgent messages only and routine messages as possible. Your phone will be off during the Breakout Sessions. Let callers know what time you will be checking in to return messages or leave the name of someone else that can handle the calls for you.
- Put an auto response on your email:
Let your contacts know that you will be out of the office for a few days at the WALA Conference. Again, let them know you will return urgent messages as possible. Most routine emails can wait until you are back in the office on Friday….or even next Monday! - Pack your business cards:
Keep your Business cards in an easy to reach place, like your suit pocket or the outside pocket of your purse so you don’t have to fumble looking for them. Be sure to visit the Exhibitors and drop a card in the giveaway basket…someone is going to win the prize, it could be you. - Smile and Introduce Yourself:
Networking can be a challenge for many people, lots of us are pretty shy at heart. Figure that the other person may be shyer than you, so offer a smile and a hello. We are at this Conference to learn and exchange ideas, don’t let a little shyness hold you back. Assisted Living is a career-haven for really great people; you will make some wonderful contacts. - Breath Mints and Hand Sanitizer:
Need I say more?
The WALA Conference always offers innovative issues and hot topics it’s hard to narrow the choice of which Breakouts to attend. If you are looking for something fun and informative come and see Bobbie Thompson, of Touchmark on West Prospect in Appleton, and me on Thursday at 11:30. Bobbie will present the latest on Social Media and I will offer options for Internet Marketing.
“How to Get Found – Using Technology for Your Marketing Benefit”
I hope to find you at the WALA Conference!
To your success,
Holly
Holly Pitas
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