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10 Tips on How to Deliver a Great Concurrent Session

Great Leadership By Dan

Conferences are a great way to learn some new best practices, expand your network, and hopefully come away energized with lots of new ideas to implement back on the job. There are usually two types of sessions at a conference – general sessions and concurrent sessions. I realize that at conferences, we are all selling something.

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A Board Member’s Guide to Corporate Political Spending

Harvard Business Review

According to the 2015 CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability, half of the companies in the S&P 500 Index disclose some or all of their contributions of corporate funds to candidates, parties, and committees or have policies not to make such contributions.

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Can You Afford to Change Your Career?

Harvard Business Review

To provide a level of job security and predictable income, Brandon contracted only with organizations that would let him manage their conferences for two or more years. Or if you’re leaving an industry that requires a certification (such as a CPA), maintain any licenses or credentials until you’re entrenched in your new career.

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