30/8/08
Can't think whom to invite to your next meeting?
It's a problem that all of us have from time to time, believe me, even those lucky enough to wear a gold badge as I do.
But a great idea I heard recently when my Area Director, Dinah Liversidge, was asked this question at a recent training workshop may well help you.
What she advised was at the member's next chapter meeting, when the Secretary/Treasurer announces the next six Ten Minute speakers, instead of listening for their name, she suggested that they write the six names down. Then the member would have a perfect list for people to invite to each meeting.
Who better to invite than someone in the speaker's power circle (not already in the chapter) or a potential customer for the speaker. If you have already been talking to someone about the speaker, what a great time to invite that person along, to not only meet the member but also see their presentation.
I have to say that this is the best idea that I have heard in a long time. It benefits so many people - the visitor, the member who is speaking, obviously your chapter, and you the member. And, won't that member thank you if your visitor turns into business for them?!
So, if you are not to sure whom to invite to your next meeting - find out who is doing the Ten Minute.
1 comment:
I love this. I wish more members would understand the power of brining in the target audience (power sphere or customer base) for the speaker(s) of the week.
It gives a reason to invite the visitor that benefits the vistor as well as the speaker.
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