To to gain and give the most out of membership in professional development organization. Developed for an AKEPB / IPN event.

1. HACKING A
PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE!
by Naveed Lalani
naveedlalani.com | @naveed_l

2. WHY HACK?
Reaping the most benefit for your money.
Optimizing your time spent.
Increasing your impact.
Understanding how to utilize a mix of professional
alliances.

3. ATTENTION:
THIS ISN’T ROCKET SURGERY.

4. WHAT HAPPENS NOW
You get excited.
You pay (or not).
You go to an event and
meet a few people.
Life is great.
Let’s rock!

5. AND THEN
Nothing happens?!
Meet a few people,
maybe make a friend or
two.
No substantial business
or professional value
created.
Want to make friends?
Check out friendster.

6. FRUSTRATION ENSUES
YOU BECOME DISENGAGED. RINSE AND REPEAT.

7. YOU!
ARE THE SOLUTION

8. ATTENTION:
THIS ISN’T ROCKET SURGERY

9. NOW... THE HACKS
THIS IS SOME SAMPLE CODE. PLEASE CUSTOMIZE FURTHER.

10. VOLUNTEER
Opportunity for more
intimate involvement.
Meet the
organization’s leaders.
Learn the inner
workings.
Meet speakers and
associated persons.

11. GIVE YOUR TALENT
You’re a professional
with skills.
Give them away!
Help design
brochures, run
registration desks, help
the PM.
Organizations need
your help (I promise).

12. BE ENGAGED
Provide ideas to other members and
the organization’s leaders.
Go to more than ONE event. Be
persistent.
Show face and speak up during
programs.
Contribute content online.
Have fun! You’re are giving up your
weekend.

13. WHY?
Meet thought leaders.
Make very meaningful
professional
connections, even
beyond the professional
alliance.
Feel great.
Generate additional
ideas.

14. A CASE STUDY
MY IPN JOURNEY

15. YOU’VE BEEN PITCHED!
YES, THAT WAS A PITCH FOR GETTING ACTIVE IN IPN. BUT IT’S TRUE AND
WIDELY APPLICABLE TO ANY PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE.
THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE YOU GET.