Você está lutando para gerenciar seu tempo de forma eficaz em conferências. De quais erros você deve evitar?

1. Avoid trying to attend every session or meet every person. Prioritize the sessions that you want to attend. Some sessions also could be covered virtually after the conference. 2. Failing to plan your day effectively may end up in waste of time. Review the conference program ahead of time and plan your day. Keep track of your schedule and set reminders to avoid missing any important presentations. 3. Spending too much time with known people instead of meeting new people can limit your opportunities. 4. Skipping breaks or other activities to fit in more sessions. Avoiding these pitfalls can help you make the most of your conference experience.

The biggest mistake is to think about time at conferences. Instead, you should think about the people, their research, their projects, and how you can connect with them and contribute to the collective dialogue to bring value. Not to overbook yourself, start with yourself, your self-care, and what you bring to the table. Network, socialize, attend lunches, and dinners, organized activities to form relations with the presenters and attendees. One Indigenous elder once told me that our society does not understand time, people overbook themselves because they quantify time, rather than make it quality experience. He said, "time is love." Following this advice, you will have meaningful time, if you love what you do.

1. Overcommitting to Sessions Mistake: Trying to attend every session can lead to burnout and make it hard to absorb valuable information. Solution: Attending fewer sessions and engaging fully is better than spreading yourself too thin. 2. Neglecting Networking Opportunities Mistake: Focusing solely on sessions and neglecting the networking aspect of conferences. Solution: Schedule time specifically for networking meetings with key individuals. 3. Failing to Plan Ahead Mistake: Arriving at the conference without a clear plan can lead to missed opportunities and inefficient use of time. Solution: Review the conference agenda in advance and create a plan that includes must-attend sessions, networking events, and breaks.

Conference Crunch: Escaping the Trap of Overbooking for a Smarter Experience Key points: 1. Decreased Focus and Retention: Attending back-to-back sessions without adequate breaks can overwhelm your mind, leading to reduced focus and difficulty retaining information 2. Increased Fatigue: Conferences can be mentally and physically exhausting 3. Missed Networking Opportunities: If your schedule is packed, you might rush from session to session without taking time to connect with other attendees 4. Reduced Flexibility: Overbooking leaves no room for spontaneity. 5. Stress and Anxiety: Constantly checking the clock to ensure you’re on time for the next session can create unnecessary stress

Let's talk about a critical mistake I've seen (and made) at conferences: skipping planning. It's a recipe for chaos and missed opportunities. Here's my approach: 1. Leverage the conference app. I review the participant list and reach out to key individuals beforehand, setting up meetings or coffee chats. 2. Prioritize sessions. I create a "must-attend" list aligned with my objectives and a "nice-to-have" list for flexibility. 3. Allocate time wisely. I plan for breaks and unplanned interactions, often leading to serendipitous encounters as valuable as scheduled meetings. And always go to the evening social events. So many times, I've met the most wonderful people and had the most fun!

This should never be ignored. Focus on the sessions that you will find valuable to you in your role and of course, mandatory ones, but I find it is extremely valuable and refreshing to extend yourself outside of your direct team and meet new people. It is always great getting other perpectives and you never know how a connection could be mutually beneficial down the road both personally and professionally.

It is always very tempting to get caught up having fun after the sessions and dinner wraps up, but around noon the next day, you'll be reaching for another coffee and not functioning at full capacity. Find a good balance and make sure you wake up refreshed and ready to attack the day!

Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Time at Conferences: 1. Overplanning: Leaving no room for flexibility can lead to missed opportunities. 2. Underplanning: Lack of structure can result in wasted time. E.g, Wandering aimlessly without a plan leads to missing key sessions. 3. Overscheduling: Cramming too many activities into a day leads to burnout. E.g, Attending back-to-back sessions with no breaks causes fatigue. 4. Underscheduling: Leaving too much unstructured time can lead to procrastination. E.g, Excessive free time results in missed opportunities to network or learn. 5. Attending irrelevant sessions or events wastes valuable time. E.g, Attending a session unrelated to your goals prevents you from attending a more relevant one.