How to Choose the Right Administrative Conference to Attend

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Since there are so many administrative conferences being offered I would like to walk you through a series of questions to ask yourself when considering your options.

A conference should feed your brain and soul!

1. Start with the end in mind. What is your goal or goals for going to a conference?

  • Education wise? What skills do you need to grow? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? The problem with this is sometimes we don’t know what we need to develop. It’s called our blind spot.
  • To network and meet new people?
  • Learn best practices from peers?
  • Learn best practices from subject matter experts?
  • What is the value of the program? In other words, what are you getting for your money? Any extra events such as a welcome dinner?

2. Inquire about the quality of the workshop materials? Will you be able to use them as a reference guide after the training? Do they provide robust information?

 

3. Do your research. Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary

  • Topics to be covered – do they align with your goals?
  • Speakers
  • The flow of the agenda – is there time for networking? Hallway conversations?
  • Location/Dates
  • # of attendees (you may not always see this number listed on the conference website)
  • The pros and cons of large vs. intimate conferences.
  • WHO is hosting the conference? Are they on a mission to help assistants?

4. Identify your learning style (and why that’s important)

  • High energy or slower pace?
  • Hands-on; experiential or sit and listen
  • Talked to or involved and be able to do activities with other attendees when a speaker is presenting

5. What kinds of people do you relate to or want to be around? (This is very important. Who attends is just as important as the speakers.)

  • Low-key vs. high energy
  • Who are a step or 2 ahead of you or just like you
  • Passionate about the profession or it’s just a job
  • Committed to making a personal change or someone who just wants to be out of the office and learn some basic stuff
  • Do you want to be surrounded by people who will make you better? Or agree with you all the time?
  • Do you want to be around sharp, professional speakers and attendees or ho-hum people?

We also have a free webinar called Administrative Conferences Galore – Choosing What’s Best for You. Watch Now!

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