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To to gain and give the most out of membership in professional development organization. Developed for an AKEPB / IPN event.
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HACKING A PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE!
by Naveed Lalani
naveedlalani.com | @naveed_l
WHY HACK?
Reaping the most benefit for your money.
Optimizing your time spent.
Increasing your impact.
Understanding how to utilize a mix of professional alliances.
ATTENTION:THIS ISN’T ROCKET SURGERY.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW
You get excited.
You pay (or not).
You go to an event and meet a few people.
Life is great.
Let’s rock!
AND THEN
Nothing happens?!
Meet a few people, maybe make a friend or two.
No substantial business or professional value created.
Want to make friends? Check out friendster.
FRUSTRATION ENSUESYOU BECOME DISENGAGED. RINSE AND REPEAT.
YOU!ARE THE SOLUTION
ATTENTION:THIS ISN’T ROCKET SURGERY
NOW... THE HACKSTHIS IS SOME SAMPLE CODE. PLEASE CUSTOMIZE FURTHER.
VOLUNTEER
Opportunity for more intimate involvement.
Meet the organization’s leaders.
Learn the inner workings.
Meet speakers and associated persons.
GIVE YOUR TALENT
You’re a professional with skills.
Give them away!
Help design brochures, run registration desks, help the PM.
Organizations need your help (I promise).
BE ENGAGED
Provide ideas to other members and the organization’s leaders.
Go to more than ONE event. Be persistent.
Show face and speak up during programs.
Contribute content online.
Have fun! You’re are giving up your weekend.
WHY?
Meet thought leaders.
Make very meaningful professional connections, even beyond the professional alliance.
Feel great.
Generate additional ideas.
A CASE STUDYMY IPN JOURNEY
YOU’VE BEEN PITCHED!YES, THAT WAS A PITCH FOR GETTING ACTIVE IN IPN. BUT IT’S TRUE AND
WIDELY APPLICABLE TO ANY PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE. THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE YOU GET.