Date: September 1, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

WRITING A POST CONFERENCE REPORT:
Demonstrating Return On Investment (ROI)

Presented by Platinum Speaker Michele Wierzgac, MS, CMM
Education Level: Advanced

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort

Report writing is an essential element in demonstrating return on investment (ROI) to senior management. This platinum level session will demonstrate the value of writing a clear and compelling post-conference (post-con).  Having this tool in your belt is as critical as the flawless execution of your meetings and events.

How do you structure a post-con so the reader can find the information quickly? Are the conclusions and recommendations derived from the post-con accurate and clear? In this session, different report structures and various elements that could be included in your post-con will be discussed.

Learner Objectives:
1. Identify the elements of a post-con report.
2. Determine the elements that will effectively communicate the ROI of the conference.
3. Obtain the tools to write an impactful executive summary.

Deliveries:
1. Lecture
2. Interaction with audience
3. Brainstorming questions with audience participation

Skill Level: Advanced

This PLATINUM educational program is sponsored by MPI headquarters.  Platinum speakers present to multiple chapters and at national and international MPI conferences on a regular basis.  They have proven themselves as extremely high caliber speakers with the most relevant and talked about educational topics.  These top level educators obtain the highest ratings out of all the many speakers who work with MPI across the globe.


About Michele C. Wierzgac, MS, CMM
Michele is an experienced and proven business leader delivering powerful keynotes, workshops and retreats in the areas of leadership, marketing, personal branding, and business strategy. She is well-known for delivering compelling “forward thinking” messages. Organizations appreciate Michele’s passion, flexible and goal-oriented style, and customized presentations designed specifically for the needs of the participants. She is a proven, valued strategic business partner with exceptional client relationship skills delivering a return on investment. Michele has been recognized by Meeting Professionals International as a Top 5 Speaker, a preferred leadership facilitator, and named one of the seven Founding Chancellors “to comment on current business trends and deliver visionary leadership.” She is a frequent guest lecturer and ad-hoc faculty member for universities, and is well known for her column Forward Thinking.

“A valuable strategic experience vs. just another meeting.”
Robert Grossman - Creative Focus

“An extremely articulate, highly ethical professional.”
Andrea McGrath - Kraft Foods

AGENDA
5:00 - 5:30 PM	New and Prospective Members Orientation
5:30 - 6:00 PM	Registration and Networking
6:00 - 6:15 PM	Announcements
6:15 PM	Dinner
6:45 - 8:15 PM	Presentation
8:30 PM	Meeting Concludes