georgia angell deseret forwarding int’l.. how to connect? (communication)

Georgia AngellDeseret Forwarding Int’l.

HOW TO CONNECT?(COMMUNICATION)

2 TIN CANS TELEGRAPH TELEX/TWIX MACHINE SNAIL MAIL FAX MACHINE TELEPHONE

EDI EMAIL ATTACHMENTS FACEBOOK LINKEDIN TWITTER SKYPE

WAYS TO COLLABORATE(EXCHANGE IDEAS)

WHAT DO I NEED?

WHERE DO I NEED IT?

WHO DO I GET IT FROM?

IDENTIFY THE SERVICES

SPECIFIC COUNTRIES?

VISIT EXHIBITS

STRATEGIES TO ELEVATE(BECOME SUCCESSFUL)

NETWORK

BUSINESS CARDS

ETTIQUETTE

AFTER IT’S OVER

MEET PEOPLE

HOW TO UTILIZE

SOCIAL ENJOYMENT

KEEP THE ATTENTION

Give your complete attention to the conversation

Introduce yourself – ’30 second commercial’ Talk to people to you don’t know Attend IAM Meetings and Events Spend time in Network Central with

Exhibitors Ask questions, and listen (80/20 rule) Take notes Follow up when you return to the office

Have a conversation when handing out your card

Hand your card out properly Look at the card you just received Write notes on the back of a card (Where

you met, physical attributes, conversation points)

Don’t run out of cards

Make good eye contact (60%) Make a good first impression Respect personal space Have a mint and share Spend 10 mins with each person Hold your drink in your left hand Grab those exhibits goodies, but engage

with the exhibitor

Get enough sleep Exercise Eat reasonably Wash your hands frequently Use hand sanitizer Drink – but have some water too

Always wear your identification tag Place your tag on your right side Be brave – introduce yourself. First, Last

name, Company (no title) Bring a jacket or sweater to the meeting

rooms Keep your cell phone battery with you Wear comfortable shoes

Exhibits Open IAM Membership Luncheon Knowledge Lab YP35 Member Reception New Member Reception Opening Reception Casino Night – Benefits Alan F. Wohlstetter

Scholarship Fund

Buffet Breakfast

Exhibitors Cocktail Reception

Knowledge Labs

Core Membership Meeting

YP-35 Membership Meeting

Buffet Breakfast Exhibits Claims Panel Knowledge Labs ISA Membership Meeting Lunch in Exhibit Hall Military and Government Affairs Panel Industry/Government Panel - DPS YP-35 Social Mixer

Breakfast with Exhibitors Governing Membership Meeting Government & Industry Special Session

◦ FMC Commissioner – Michael Khouri◦ Transportation Policy-DOD – Lisa Roberts◦ Panel discussion- Peak Season – DOD

Closing Reception Banquet and Entertainment Dancing

Monday, September 12:

Claims - Can you spot Fakes and Counterfeits?Speakers: Debbie Morales, Tom Morales

Tuesday, September 13:

Move For HungerSpeaker: Adam Lowy

US Bank Freight PaymentSpeakers: Cheryl Garcia

Jump Start Your Business With Champ (GSA)Speaker: Brian Kellhofer

Wednesday, September 14:

Building Trust Through Cultural Awareness Speaker: Sirin Koprucu

Update on IAM Member Programs and ServicesSpeaker: Brian Limperopulos

Smile Laugh Go meet someone new

And remember – your tablemate could be your next business partner!

And have a successful and fun Annual Meeting

Deseret Internationalgangell@deseret-intl.com