Seminar are mostly conducted to enhance our Knowledge and skills and acquaint us with the latest in the industry. While it is essential to listen attentively during a seminar, in order derive maximum out of the session you must also ask questions and engage completely. However, we understand it is not easy for most especially when you do not have much knowledge about the subject being covered.
To ease the task for you, we bring to you ten practical tips to start a conversation in seminar
While you aim to start a conversation during the seminar, do not fret over how and when to do it as you enter the venue. Just relax, stay calm and go with the flow. Don a positive disposition and greet people you come across to begin at a good note. It will also help you connect better with those around when you begin the conversation.
Listening carefully is an essential prerequisite to begin a conversation not only in a seminar but anywhere. You need to know the context well before you ask or discuss something. So, pay attention to all that is being said in the seminar if you aim to start a conversation.
There may be certain points in the seminar that you may not agree to. Instead of just sitting and nodding your head at such points, it is a good idea to counter question. This way you will get different perspectives on the point. It is also a great way to start a conversation during a seminar.
It is a good idea to start a conversation with someone with the same opinion or questions as you. You will be able to identify such people when you have attended the seminar partly. You can approach them during the lunch or water break. This is a good way to build connections that can be profitable for your business.
