MMP 2021 brought new focus to academic societies at all levels, from frontline to global. We were challenged to look at how our research addresses issues confronting practicing academics and how we can redefine the academic society in the face of uncertainty.
The MMP 2021 website will remain open through the end of the year. Session recordings and supplemental material are can be viewed through 31 December; research papers can be viewed through 31 October.
To join MMP 2022 please submit your information here.
Why join this conference? Here are some reasons:
Sharpen the Saw
While the “sharpen the saw” idea certainly pre-dates Stephen Covey, he lists it as his seventh habit of highly effective people.
The idea is that sometimes you have to take a break from the “work” of your work to sharpen your skills. A dull axe won’t cut a tree nearly as effectively as a sharp one.
Don’t be the woodcutter hacking away at the tree with a dull ax while your competition cuts it down in half the time with a sharp one.
Or uses a chainsaw she saw demonstrated at a conference.
Networking Opportunities
Social media keeps us connected to our peers who are both local and “from away.” However, there’s no substitution for meeting someone in real life.
Good conferences have opportunities for attendees to mix and mingle, form new relationships, and strengthen existing ones. Over coffee, lunch, or cocktails, you may make a connection with the perfect provider or prospect. At a breakout session, you may find yourself sitting next to your next customer or mentor.
Or, if you don’t go, maybe your toughest competitor will be sitting in your seat.
New Tools
Whether there’s an expo floor, or just a few tables near the coffee and muffins, companies often have tools to display that we haven’t seen yet. Apps that make us faster, less prone to costly mistakes, or give us some other sort of edge.
While undoubtedly these products can be found at their websites, it’s great to get a hands-on demonstration or be able to ask questions that are specific to your business struggles from the company itself.