Practicing Self-Promotion

Practicing Self-Promotion

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized

Sherron Washington, who spoke at Convening Leaders 2024 in January (above), presented two edUcon sessions Monday. “Building your presence” in your industry is crucial, she told Convene prior to edUcon, in a time when more workers are moving to remote offices....
Feeling Stuck? Find Your Why, Not Just Your How.

Feeling Stuck? Find Your Why, Not Just Your How.

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized

Attorney, strategist and coach, media commentator, DEI leader, and winemaker — these are just a few of the titles Yvette Simpson has held throughout her career. In her a two-part workshop, “Come Alive: The Power of Purpose and Reinvention,” that started Monday and...
Keeping Up With Technology Tools

Keeping Up With Technology Tools

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized

ChatGPT users should verify its responses, and work toward getting better results by improving the way they structure their prompts for information, said edUcon speaker Recep “Richie” Karaburun. Recep “Richie” Karaburun, Ph.D., a clinical assistant professor of...
Music and the Main Stage

Music and the Main Stage

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized

Detroit’s DJ Graffiti, who will emcee PCMA’s edUcon this week, said he left the traditional entertainment world “because the impact and joy I bring to business events is unparalleled.” (Doug Coombe photo) The Main Stage sessions at this year’s edUcon will be tied...
‘People Get More Creative in Hard Times’

‘People Get More Creative in Hard Times’

by | Jun 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

The key to persuading others to do things differently during a challenging period, edUcon speaker Gaylen Paulson told Convene, is to be sure to incorporate pain points into the ideas being presented. Gaylen Paulson understands that planners are working through some...