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How to Get the Most Out of Company Training

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Your boss is sending you to a staff development conference. The agenda promises enhanced leadership skills, improved communication, professional effectiveness and a day out of the office. Sounds great, right? Attending a company training or seminar for work is a positive experience as long as you keep in mind the following steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    First, keep an open mind because you might learn something! Even if you walk away with one new tip, the seminar was worth it.

  2. Step 2

    Look on the bright side. Attending a company training or seminar for work provides you with a day out of the office to gain a new perspective on work related tasks and loads of networking opportunities.

  3. Step 3

    Wear comfortable, yet appropriate, clothing. Bring along a light jacket in case the meeting room is a bit chilly. You'd be surprised how the temperature in the room can affect your attention span.

  4. Step 4

    Take notes during each presentation and include questions and comments in your margins. Follow up with the speakers to clarify any questions you may have.

  5. Step 5

    Participate in training activities. If the seminar speaker challenges the group to a team building activity, step outside of your comfort zone and get involved.

Tips & Warnings
  • During the presentation, and when appropriate, ask questions to engage the speaker.
  • Exchange business cards with fellow attendees, but also network with the seminar speakers and hosts.
  • Avoid being the "know it all." It's true, you might know more than the speaker, but keeping a humble disposition will increase your networking potential.

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