What should you do after attending a performance evaluation conference?

1 Review your notes

The first thing you should do after a conference is to review your notes and organize them into key takeaways, action items, and resources. You may have collected a lot of information and insights from different sessions, speakers, and exhibitors, so it is important to sort them out and prioritize them. You can use a tool like Evernote or Google Docs to store and categorize your notes, or create a mind map to visualize your learning.

2 Connect with contacts

Another benefit of attending a conference is meeting new people who share your interests and goals. You should follow up with the contacts you made at the event and build relationships with them. You can send them a thank-you email, connect with them on LinkedIn, or invite them to a virtual coffee chat. You can also join online communities and groups related to the conference theme and participate in discussions and collaborations.

3 Share your learning

You can also share your learning and experience from the conference with your colleagues, managers, and clients. You can create a summary report, a presentation, or a blog post that highlights the main points, lessons, and recommendations from the event. You can also offer to host a webinar, a workshop, or a Q&A session to share your knowledge and answer questions. Sharing your learning will help you reinforce your understanding, demonstrate your value, and inspire others.

5 Seek feedback

As you implement your action plan, you should also seek feedback from your stakeholders, mentors, and peers. You should ask them for their opinions, suggestions, and criticisms on your work and performance. You should also be open to feedback from yourself and reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Seeking feedback will help you improve your skills, learn from your mistakes, and grow as a professional.

6 Plan for the next conference

Finally, you should plan for the next conference that you want to attend. You should evaluate your experience from the previous event and identify what you liked, disliked, and learned. You should also research the upcoming conferences in your field and industry and select the ones that match your interests, goals, and budget. You should also set aside time and money for your professional development and register for the events in advance.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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