2017 Conference

 

Truth and TrustUse the below resources to convince your boss to send you to the New England Museum Association annual meeting. Professional development is imperative to your growth, help your boss see the multitude of reasons to support you in your development as a museum professional.

  • More than 60 professional development sessions and events.
  • Network with 800+ museum colleagues.
  • Pre-conference workshops and tours to start you thinking about policies to bring back to your museum.
  • Terrific off-site events where you can learn about STEM focused exhibits, non-profits collaborating for shared resources, and a case-study about a museum’s expansion and move.
  • Special blue-ribbon keynote panel discussing Truth & Trust in museums.
  • Learn about the latest innovative products & services in the NEMA exhibit hall.
  • The Demonstration Station is the place to get fast-moving, how-to tips on mastering the latest museum field trends.
  • Channel your inner artist in our new Creative Corner, a great place to unwind between sessions.

 


How to Convince your Boss
https://www.museumnext.com/2016/09/how-to-convince-your-boss/

Wall Street Journal: Persuade the boss you really will work at the conference
https://www.wsj.com/articles/persuade-the-boss-you-really-will-work-at-the-conference-1458670865

Get the Boss To Buy In
https://hbr.org/2015/01/get-the-boss-to-buy-in

How to Convince your Boss
https://medium.com/iam-journal/how-to-convince-your-boss-or-yourself-that-you-should-attend-iam-weekend-17-390c30ee656d

Dear Boss: Please Send Me
http://www.idsa.org/news/community-news/dear-boss

Top 10 reasons your boss should send you to MW17 in April!
http://www.museumsandtheweb.com/top-10-reasons-your-boss-should-send-you-to-mw17/

In The Company of Our Own People
http://download.aaslh.org/history+news/CarolKammen-IntheCompanyofOurPeers.pdf

 


Get the Most out of Conference


3 Tips To Get the Most Out Of Conferences
http://www.socialbrite.org/2016/09/01/3-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-conferences/

Conference Strategies for the Shy and Introverted
https://jessicaotis.com/2017/08/09/conference-strategies-for-the-shy-and-introverted/amp/

Reflecting on Conference
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/thought-leadership/going-conference-how-make-the-learning-last