HACKING A PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE!

by Naveed Lalani

naveedlalani.com | @naveed_l

WHY HACK?

Reaping the most benefit for your money.

Optimizing your time spent.

Increasing your impact.

Understanding how to utilize a mix of professional alliances.

ATTENTION:THIS ISN’T ROCKET SURGERY.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

You get excited.

You pay (or not).

You go to an event and meet a few people.

Life is great.

Let’s rock!

AND THEN

Nothing happens?!

Meet a few people, maybe make a friend or two.

No substantial business or professional value created.

Want to make friends? Check out friendster.

FRUSTRATION ENSUESYOU BECOME DISENGAGED. RINSE AND REPEAT.

YOU!ARE THE SOLUTION

ATTENTION:THIS ISN’T ROCKET SURGERY

NOW... THE HACKSTHIS IS SOME SAMPLE CODE. PLEASE CUSTOMIZE FURTHER.

VOLUNTEER

Opportunity for more intimate involvement.

Meet the organization’s leaders.

Learn the inner workings.

Meet speakers and associated persons.

GIVE YOUR TALENT

You’re a professional with skills.

Give them away!

Help design brochures, run registration desks, help the PM.

Organizations need your help (I promise).

BE ENGAGED

Provide ideas to other members and the organization’s leaders.

Go to more than ONE event. Be persistent.

Show face and speak up during programs.

Contribute content online.

Have fun! You’re are giving up your weekend.

WHY?

Meet thought leaders.

Make very meaningful professional connections, even beyond the professional alliance.

Feel great.

Generate additional ideas.

A CASE STUDYMY IPN JOURNEY

YOU’VE BEEN PITCHED!YES, THAT WAS A PITCH FOR GETTING ACTIVE IN IPN. BUT IT’S TRUE AND

WIDELY APPLICABLE TO ANY PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE. THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE YOU GET.