Connections - MPI Potomac Chapter
November 2015
Features
By Dan Coughlin
A major change is thrust on you today.
Don’t go into shock. Don’t react without thinking. Don’t run out to buy a book on how to deal with change.
Instead remind yourself you’ve been dealing with changes your whole life. Step back and ask yourself three questions about any one of those changes.
1. What did I do that was effective in dealing with that change, and why was it effective?
2. What did I do that was not effective in dealing with that change, and why was it not effective?
3. What would I differently if I could go back and redo my response to that change, and why do I think that would have been more effective than what I did?
If you invest fifteen minutes in thinking about three major changes you’ve dealt with in the past 10 years, you will quickly assemble several useful ideas on how to deal effectively with the change you’re facing today. Look at your ideas and put the most useful ones into action right away.
A major change is thrust on you today.
Don’t go into shock. Don’t react without thinking. Don’t run out to buy a book on how to deal with change.
Instead remind yourself you’ve been dealing with changes your whole life. Step back and ask yourself three questions about any one of those changes.
1. What did I do that was effective in dealing with that change, and why was it effective?
2. What did I do that was not effective in dealing with that change, and why was it not effective?
3. What would I differently if I could go back and redo my response to that change, and why do I think that would have been more effective than what I did?
If you invest fifteen minutes in thinking about three major changes you’ve dealt with in the past 10 years, you will quickly assemble several useful ideas on how to deal effectively with the change you’re facing today. Look at your ideas and put the most useful ones into action right away.
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Upcoming Events
This session will allow attendees to hear from industry leaders discussing how they navigated through their careers to get to where they are today. This will cover career development, education, certification, and managing others. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and learn from leaders in their field on December 10, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza hotel.
Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/1rqhdp?RefID=FYIDecE2 to view the full article online.
The PMPI CMP Summer Boot Camp is a two-day course facilitated by local, experienced CMPs. The course includes handouts for each domain, complete information about the exam, and test-taking tips.
Some of the many benefits of being a part of the study course include:
1. Clarification of complex material and concepts
2. Great time management assistance
3. Learning CMP test-taking tips
4. Support and encouragement
Some of the many benefits of being a part of the study course include:
1. Clarification of complex material and concepts
2. Great time management assistance
3. Learning CMP test-taking tips
4. Support and encouragement
Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/9fqjs0?RefID=FYICMPBootCampWinter16 to view the full article online.
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. We’ll have a collection box at the PMPI Education Experience taking place at the Hamilton on Thursday, December 10. Please bring a new toy for donation!
Visit http://www.cvent.com/events/pmpi-s-december-educational-experience-c-suite-how-did-you-get-your-seat-at-the-table-/event-summary-ac119eed3b864e14b4d0beb83fbeffa0.aspx to view the full article online.
News and Announcements
The 20 in their twenties program is designed to engage the best and brightest young professionals in the meetings industry by recognizing emerging leaders – and their talents – which help accelerate the industry and carry it into the future.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pmp-nwl/articles/index_v2.asp?aid=347140&issueID=40577 to view the full article online.
The National Dental Association (NDA) has named LaVette C. Henderson as Deputy Executive Director, effective immediately. Henderson, a NDA team member since 1997, has worked in a variety of capacities for the organization including financial manager and director of meetings and conventions.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pmp-nwl/articles/index_v2.asp?aid=347142&issueID=40577 to view the full article online.
