Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential, no matter what stage you are at in your career. What’s more, the most effective personal development is the kind that flows from experience and challenges you encounter in your everyday role. One of the most common misconceptions is that CPD takes extra effort over and above your normal daily activities to deliver results. That’s why the ACT Annual Conference is the perfect platform to build your CPD record whilst gaining practical support, focused knowledge and real insight into the treasury challenges facing business and the real economy in 2018.
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Day one of the conference will conclude with our social highlight: The ACT 40th Anniversary Party All delegates are invited to network at our pre-dinner drinks reception in the exhibition hall, before being escorted to our sit-down dinner down to enjoy a three-course meal and unmissable evening entertainment. Celebrating 40 years of the ACT in action, this evening is set to be even more spectacular than before. One not to be missed by our fellow treasury
1. Get to know your neighbour Chat to people sitting next to you in sessions. Say ‘Hi’ and break the ice. When you see them later during breaks they will no longer be strangers and it will be easier to start conversations.
2. Be memorable Bring business cards and don’t hesitate to hand them out. Take advantage of the networking breaks, or at the evening dinner to meet new useful business contacts.
3. You're only as good as your word Follow up on conversations you’ve had during the conference. This will go a long way to building up robust, long-term business relations.
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