Meetings - while the number one goal is education, an equally important side effect is inspiration! Who is able to feel inspired and motivated if your energy is being pulled down by "Negative Nancies?" You know the pessimistic types of people I'm referring to... at a meeting they usually have [...]
We always encourage physicians to bring along their staff to conferences whenever possible. While you're in lectures, your team can be exploring the exhibit hall. Here's a great way to make it fun while also previewing new products and services for you to check out. Host an Exhibit Hall Scavenger [...]
Last month's newsletter provided thoughts regarding how you can increase the value of your meetings if you take some time to make an action plan beforehand. Click here to read that article. As promised, your DPM Downloads are now available to help you get that plan off the ground! CLICK [...]
Looking back at the meetings you've been to in the last 2, 3, or 4 years, it's probably safe to say that there haven't been too many significant changes from one year to the next. So when we get used to the way our meetings go, we also tend [...]
Holding out for a bargain definitely makes sense, especially if you're well stocked up on supplies. Plus, we all know that vendors are more willing to provide awesome discounts when a conference is in session. However, with the current meeting climate where vendors are having a harder and harder [...]
When you look at the faculty of a given meeting, do you often consider that the speakers are ill equipped or unqualified to talk on that topic... or is the natural conception to assume he/she must be an expert in this topic? My prediction is the latter. Don't get me [...]
With no travel we have become very accustomed to local life. So - how are you using this time we’ve been given? Are you making the most of it and choosing to see the positive side of each day, or are you “grinning and bearing” until our lives go back [...]
Now more than ever, your feedback regarding meetings/conferences/seminars, whether online or in person, is critical. Unfortunately, many good suggestions get buried underneath harsh criticism (or you may just be too hesitant to share) and meeting planners are less likely to pay attention... or they simply won't know how you feel! [...]
We're immersed in it now- online learning. But you may find yourself "slipping" when it comes to getting a true educational experience given the distractions that can come with an online experience. So - here are some quick tips to help you stay on point and continue your educational [...]
To get the most from your next conference create a "5 Ways to Get the Most of This Meeting" Checklist! And Good News! We've already created a check list for you! Click the image to download yours.
