NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE Session Code: ZA

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1 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE Session Code: ZA

2 YOUR PRESENTER Tammy Matthews Program Manager, Learning Solutions Institute for Supply Management 2

3 THE CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE DELIVERS Practical solutions World-class strategies Best practices Management trends New approaches Real-world case studies Cutting-edge content Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) 3

4 THE CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE DELIVERS 3 Powerful Keynote Speakers More than 80 educational sessions Exhibit Hall / Lunch 7 Learning Tracks / 3 Segments

5 THE CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE DELIVERS Economic Outlook Networking Daily News 5

6 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE

7 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE: COMMUNICATION Presentation materials on ISM website at Mobile App Polling Key messages #ISM2017 Meals 7

8 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE: EVENT APP 8

9 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE Information Desk Volunteers available to assist you

10 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE: GENERAL INFORMATION Contents of the tote bag The Conference Navigator Badge includes signature session and reception tickets Please carry your photo ID at all times No bags permitted during Tuesday general session 10

11 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE: SESSIONS Digital signage throughout to assist in room location Sold out sessions Room changes and/or session cancelations Evaluation cards 11

12 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE: SEGMENTS & TRACKS Economic Segment Professional Segment Business Segment ISM Mastery Series Boom Inside Top Line Ethics Bust Outside Bottom Line SSR Certification Others 12

13 CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE BOOM TRACK BUST TRACK

14 CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE INSIDE TRACK OUTSIDE TRACK

15 CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE TOP LINE TRACK BOTTOM LINE TRACK

16 SIGNATURE SESSIONS - SUNDAY Sunday 1. Be a Hero in Boom Times, Not Just in Bust Times 2. Shift the Focus, Change the Results: Procurement s Opportunities to Grow the Top-Line 3. Accelerating Your Career Path with Insides from Procurement Leaders *Pre-registration required. Check with the registration desk to see if there are any seats available. 16

17 Monday SIGNATURE SESSIONS - MONDAY 1. Is Your Tail Spend Putting You in a Tail Spin? 2. How to Lead a Successful Transformation 3. Unleash the Magic of Transformational Supplier Relationships 4. ISM Report on Business *Pre-registration required. Check with the registration desk to see if there are any seats available. 17

18 Tuesday SIGNATURE SESSIONS - TUESDAY 1. Fast Track Negotiation 2. The Science of Communication *Pre-registration required. Check with the registration desk to see if there are any seats available. 18

19 NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE: WRAP UP Stay organized Session evaluations cards at each session with QR code links located in the ISM2017 app Post-Conference Survey (web-based) Presentation materials online - Start making plans to attend next year in Nashville 19

20 NETWORKING AT 20

21 One of the most important benefits of attending this Conference is the 21

22 NETWORKING IS The process of deliberately meeting and communicating with others to build relationships, both personal and business, with people who will enhance your knowledge and increase your circle of influence. 22

23 BENEFITS OF NETWORKING Contacts to interact with at this and future Conferences for sharing best practices, certification processes, and more! Contacts to call on for supplier information and best practices. Contacts for future employment opportunities. 23

24 BENEFITS OF NETWORKING Your own motivation will determine how much networking you accomplish at the Conference. 24

25 STEP OVER THE LINE 25

26 JUST SAY HELLO 26

27 START NETWORKING Your Neighbor WHERE - Your Company Name & Location WHAT - What do you do? WOW - One interesting fact 27

28 KEEP NETWORKING CARDS CARDS CARDS 28

29 PLACES TO NETWORK Navigating and Networking Session Meal functions Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Receptions Supplier Functions: Special Events and Hospitality Suites Welcome Party - Sunday evening - EPCOT Important - Need Badge & ID to Take Bus 29

30 CONNECTING Arrive early if possible Find someone or a group to meet and sit with Attend Exhibit Hall Wear Conference badge at all times/ Bring ID Every conversation is an opportunity LinkedIn stay connected at ISM - Institute for Supply Management #ISM

31 CONGRATULATIONS Look at all the professionals with whom you have already networked within the first few hours of 31

32 YO U R I S I M P O RTA N T Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. Survey link:

33 QUESTIONS