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Case Interviews via Video Conference

CaseInterview.com

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. By the way, how you make eye contact in a video conference is totally unnatural.

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Conferences Speakers and “Making Room” for Other Voices

Johanna Rothman

I've spoken professionally at conferences for 25 years. I asked these people if they could imagine three other alternatives that do not include me self-censoring my conference inclusion. Conferences don't always take my proposals.

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Announcement: Conference Proposal Book is Available

Johanna Rothman

I'm delighted to announce I published the Conference Proposal book! I collated all the conference proposal posts into a book. See Write a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts. Books MPD conference product development Write a Conference Proposal writing

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Learn about the Flourishing in Strengths Conference

Leadership Vision Consulting

Join us on Saturday, June 11th for the Flourishing in Strengths Conference and refresh your connection to your talents through an interactive day steeped in growth and encouragement. The post Learn about the Flourishing in Strengths Conference appeared first on Leadership Vision.

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Do Decision Makers Attend Conferences?

David A Fields

A question I was asked: You recommend speaking, but it doesn’t seem like high-level executives attend conferences. Does is really make sense to speak at breakout sessions? What would your answer be to this consultant? What has your experience been? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below.

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Case Interviews via Video Conference

CaseInterview.com

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. By the way, how you make eye contact in a video conference is totally unnatural.

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Consultants’ Conference Features Innovative Open Space Technology

IMC USA

Consultants’ Conference Features Innovative Open Space Technology. August 28, 2019 — The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ) has scheduled an entire track of its annual Consult-Con Conference with Open Space Technology, a format that encourages attendees to create their own agenda based on what is important to them. The theme of the 2019 Consult-Con conference is Vroom! Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Create a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts, Part 1: Frame the Proposal

Johanna Rothman

You want to present a talk, workshop, experience report at a conference. (Or, Decide which conference(s) to propose your content. I got the idea for this series from Chris Murman's talk at Agile 2019 and from all my shepherding for the Agile 20xx and XPxx conferences. (If About Conference Proposals. A conference proposal serves these purposes: Help the conference program committee select your proposal. MPD writing agile conference lean speaking

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Create a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts, Part 3: Write the Abstract

Johanna Rothman

Conference proposals always have a short abstract. Some conferences, such as the Agile 20xx conferences, also have “Information for the Program Team.” When you go to conferences, what makes you consider a session? You might think the people going to the conference are your audience. Your conference might have track chairs, reviewers, etc. Here are my assumptions about the program committee: They want the conference to be a big success.

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Turning a Conference Contact into a Client

David A Fields

A question I was asked: I was just at a conference and met a lot of people. The post Turning a Conference Contact into a Client appeared first on David A. What is a a great way to start my follow-up call to these new connections? What would your suggestion be to this consultant? What has worked for you? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ below. (I’ll I’ll post what I told him in a couple of days.)

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Create a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts, Part 4: Complete the Proposal

Johanna Rothman

Every conference proposal seems to be a little different. The one part every conference requests is the type of session. Not all conferences want all possible session types. In my experience, many conferences offer the opportunity for lightning talks and Pecha Kuchas once they accept your main presentation. Note: Some conferences create an expectation that attendees only have to open their eyes and ears and us speakers can pour great information into their heads.

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Create a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts, Part 5: Write Your Bio

Johanna Rothman

If your conference proposal has a speaking experience field, use that field to explain your expertise, authority, and credibility. These fields help the potential audience realize your session is the one they must attend, out of the entire conference. I want to be the reason people come to a conference. I iterate on my bio just like I iterate on everything else in a conference proposal. Many conferences ask for a 100-word bio. Then, maybe regional conferences.

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IMC USA 2017 Conference Open for Registration!

IMC USA

Register Today for the 2017 IMC USA Consulting Conference! I am pleased to announce the IMC USA 2017 Annual Consulting Conference: Building Your Practice and Adding Value for Clients. The conference dates are October 20-22 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead Hotel. Connect, Learn, Grow at IMC USA Conference 2017! Learn more at our conference web pages. And register now for the conference to get the best rate and start planning your travel.

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Turning a Conference Contact into a Client

David A Fields

A question I was asked: I was just at a conference and met a lot of people. We met at the XYZ conference last week. What is a a great way to start my follow-up call to these new connections? What would your suggestion be to this consultant? What has worked for you? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ below. Here is the answer I gave: An effective, simple opening could sound like, “Hi John. This is Bob Black.

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Create a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts, Part 2: Start with Outcomes

Johanna Rothman

Think about a conference presentation you enjoyed. Here are two things that have been true for me in my 25 years as a professional speaker: I can't depend on anyone evaluating my session for the conference to understand what I mean. And, some conferences are so impressed with themselves that they love jargon. I tend not to propose anything for those conferences. You need to play the conference game. MPD writing agile conference lean outcomes speaking

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How to Write a Successful Experience Report Conference Proposal

Johanna Rothman

I'm reviewing experience report proposals for the XP 2023 conference. The program committee is the gatekeeper for the conference. I wrote a whole series about conference proposals, starting with Create a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants, Part 1.

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Case Interview Video Conference – Top Tips

Management Consulted

The post Case Interview Video Conference – Top Tips appeared first on Management Consulted. Technological advancements have touched every aspect of modern business, and consulting recruiting is no exception. To consulting firms, face-to-face interviews are always the best way to make a final decision on a candidate. However, in first rounds, there is a … Continue Reading.

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Writing Advice for Conference Proposals

Johanna Rothman

I'm a shepherd for the XP2019 and Agile2019 conferences. If you're trying to write a proposal for a conference or have an agile story you want to tell, consider framing the story this way: Start with the problems. If you're proposing a new talk or a workshop, consider One Startling Sentence for conference proposals: First sentence: What's the problem? Whatever you write for a conference proposal, start with the problems.

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How To Make A Virtual Conference Succeed During Pandemic

Henry DeVries

The pandemic is forcing many conferences to make the event work in the online world. Leadership Strategy /leadership-strategy Leadership /leadership Leadership Strategy /leadership-strategy leadership

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How to Attend Conferences as a Businessperson

Tom Spencer

Take responsibility for getting the most value out of the next conference you attend. By planning ahead and thinking strategically, a conference can generate sales, increase business, improve vendor relationships and initiate strategic partnerships. Going to a conference can renew excitement about the business, open up new avenues for the future and create lasting connections. Five Reasons to Go to a Conference. Before the Conference. At the Conference.

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Create a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts, Part 6: Hook Your Reader with a Great Title

Johanna Rothman

It might not be such a great title for inviting people into my session—either the program committee or the participants at the conference. Help the reader remember your session when they get to the conference. That's a lot of work for a title for a conference talk. Groom can't believe what bride looks like… Take this quiz to see what character you are… I don't want my conference proposals to sound like or look like clickbait.

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How I Make My Decisions to Speak at Conferences

Johanna Rothman

Consultants who make money speak at conferences. A conference that required international travel asked me to speak as a track talk about 45 days in advance. They paid coach airfare and my hotel room for the entire conference because it was a track talk. No hotel reimbursement before or after the two days of the conference. I speak at conferences to explore new ideas and gain clients. Notice that I didn't count the conference registration.

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Consult-Con 2019 Conference to Open with Million Dollar Consulting Author Alan Weiss

IMC USA

CMC, FIMC, the noted author, speaker and entrepreneurial coach, will provide the opening keynote speech for its annual international consulting conference, “ Consult-Con 2019: Vroom! The international annual IMC USA conference is attended by individual consultants, consultants from small to mid-size firms, internal consultants, executive coaches and mentors, consultants with specialties such as IT, HR, marketing and finance. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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2018 Management Consultants Conference Takes Place in San Diego October 5-7

IMC USA

May 29, 2018 — The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ) announces that its 2018 annual international consulting conference, “Consult-Con 2018: Fearless Consulting in Disruptive Times” ( www.imcusaconference.org ), takes place on October 5-7, 2018 , at the San Diego Marriott Mission Hills in San Diego, California. Our conference is designed to provide the knowledge and tools consultants need to thrive despite the industry disruption taking place.”.

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Key Takeaways from the Women & Power Conference

Leadership Vision Consulting

In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Melissa Hyatt and Dr. Linda Schubring recap their experience and share their biggest takeaways from the Women in Power Conference.

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Staying Up to Date on Instructional Design Technology

Clarity Consultants

Attend Industry Conferences Industry conferences aren’t just an excellent way to learn about instructional design technology trends; they’re often opportunities to explore new tech firsthand.

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Scaling A Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Firm With Jennifer Brown: Podcast #122

Consulting Success

Consulting Success Podcast Building A Team conferences Consulting Business networking scaling a consultancy firm thought leadershipThe journey to scaling your business can be quite complex, but with the right guidance, you will eventually get to the top.

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Conference call hygiene

Seth Godin Blog

On behalf of the many who have suffered through pointless and painful conference calls, some general principles: When in doubt, don''t have one. 10 minutes is the maximum length of a conference call. That''s not a meeting and all the trappings of a conference call detract from the thing you were trying to do. Before you waste a thousand dollars of company time on another conference call, listen to Al''s book for $4.

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WorkHuman: Making the Most Out of My Conference Experience

Actionable

I’m just about to board my flight to Austin, Texas for the WorkHuman conference. Conferences can provide an incredible opportunity to learn, network, and reconnect with the things we love (or don’t) about our industry or profession.

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WorkHuman: Making the Most Out of My Conference Experience

Actionable

I’m just about to board my flight to Austin, Texas for the WorkHuman conference. Conferences can provide an incredible opportunity to learn, network, and reconnect with the things we love (or don’t) about our industry or profession.

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Invitation to the 2020 Strategic Planning Conference May 14+15th 2020

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

The Association for Strategic Planning will be hosting their annual conference in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia for 2020.

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Four Ways to Get Value from Conferences

Gina Abudi

Having just returned from PMI Global Congress North America in Chicago, including serving as one of the members of the Ask the Expert group, I thought I would share four tips on how to get value from conferences. Conferences provide great value for professional development, but you need to have a plan to get the [.]. The post Four Ways to Get Value from Conferences appeared first on Gina Abudi.

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Conferences = Benefits for the Employee and the Company

Gina Abudi

I was talking with a friend who tells me his company has stopped reimbursing for attendance at conferences and for fees for participation in professional memberships and communities of practice. The post Conferences = Benefits for the Employee and the Company appeared first on Gina Abudi. Professional Development attending conferences Learning professional associations shared learning Training

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How To Get Booked To Speak At Conferences

Henry DeVries

Getting booked to speak at a conference is a proven way to enhance your brand and attract the attention of high-paying clients. Securing speaking engagements, however, is not as easy as throwing your name into a hat. You have to prove yourself and your credentials

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Presenting at NSA Winter Conference

Chad Barr

On my way today to Tampa Florida to present at the NSA winter conference tomorrow. The post Presenting at NSA Winter Conference appeared first on The Chad Barr Group Topic I will be discussing: Million Dollar Web Presence. This is going to be absolutely great!

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Reimagining Medical Conferences for a Virtual Setting

Harvard Business

What the Scoliosis Research Society learned from two different approaches. Internet Education Innovation Digital Article

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Wine Country Conference II Videos: Steen Jakobsen , Chris Martensen, Mish

MishTalk

The final second set of Wine Country Conference Speaker Presentation videos is now available. This Year''s Charity As with last year, Wine Country Conference II was for charity. This set features Steen Jakobsen on the " State of Flux ", Chris Martensen on " The Coming Wealth Transfer ", and Mish on " Misconceptions, Misperceptions, and Blind Spots ". This year''s cause was Autism. Many of the speakers donated all or part of their expense honorarium to the cause.

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Wine Country Conference May 1st & 2nd, 2014; Nothing Like It!

MishTalk

I am pleased to announce the second annual Wine County Conference , to be held May 1st & 2nd, 2014. We have an exciting lineup of speakers for this year''s conference. For speaker bios, please check out Wine Country Conference Speakers. Following a raffle in 2012, I launched Wine Country Conference to raise additional money for medical research. Last conference, we arranged wine tours. The conference hotel is a fun place in and of itself.

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Zoom & Skype call tips (the secrets of video conferences)

Seth Godin Blog

If you’ve ever joined more than three people on a Skype or Zoom conference call, I hope you’ll appreciate these tips, and perhaps share them: Sit close to the screen. Your face should fill most of it. Use an external microphone or headset. When you’re not talking, hit mute. Don’t eat during the meeting. When you’re on mute during an audio call, you can do whatever you want.

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I’m in the 2021 Write Stuff Bundle!

Johanna Rothman

Yes, I have a book in this bundle— Write a Conference Proposal. If you want to speak at conferences, this book will help you write a proposal. Not just any proposal, but one that helps the conference accept your session. MPD writing books career Write a Conference Proposa

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