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Presenting yourself to others as an accomplished, c apable, smart and skilled person can help you advance in your career. Wheth er that advancement is at your current library or a new one, learn how to u se self-awareness to promote your authentic self. Join The Reluctant Networ ker, Greg Peters, to learn how to make the most of your networking opportun ities and get support from others in your network by showing how you value your relationships and the good work you do. Every attendee will re ceive a free copy of Greg’s book and learn how to make the most of their networking opportunities. We also welcome representatives from North west Network and Library of Michigan to educate attendees on career advance ment tips, techniques, and exciting career options within the library indus try.
Target Audience:
Traverse Area District Library
Main Branch
610 Woodmere Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
9:00 – 9:30am | Breakfast and registration |
9:30 – 11: 00am | Creati
ng Connections with Success |
11:00 – 11:15am | Break |
11:15am – 12:30pm td> | Tip and Tricks t
o Move Ahead |
12:30 – 1:30pm | Lunch |
1:30 – 3:00pm | Afternoon Session |
3:00 – 3:45pm< /p> | Round Table s |
They say networking is the best way t o grow your business, build your non-profit, or find a new career.
So , why isn’t it working?
This session will help participants recognize and avoid the three biggest mistakes in networking. They will also learn a five-point system to accelerate the process of creating long-term, powerfu l connections. All attendees will leave with a copy of Greg’s Book, Hel lo and A Handshake.
Speaker
Greg
Peters
The Reluctant Networker
Speaker
Lisa Schut
Northwest Network
Hear from the Library of Michigan’s Development manage r about the ways in which the Library of Michigan can forward members' care er advancement by creating professional development opportunities for membe rs, capitalizing on relationships with other organizations as well as the p ractical support the Library of Michigan provides its members.
Shannon White
Library of Michigan
Continental br eakfast and lunch included with registration.
Early Bird rat
es expire Friday, April 3, 2020
Advanced Rates expire
Friday, April 17, 2020
M ember | Non-membe r | |
Early Bird (4/3/2020) | $95 | $190 |
A dvanced (4/17/2020) | $110 | $220 |
Onsite* | $160 | $320 |
*subject t o space limitations
Traverse Area District Library –
Main Branch
610 Woodmere Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
Free parking adjacent to the building.
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