 5 Things I Wish I Knew in the First 5 Years of My Career
It’s never too late for career advice. Maybe you’re mentor to other professionals in the AV industry. Whatever the case may be, compare the wish list of this successful AV executive to yours, in the All Voices Blog.
Why ‘We’ve Always Done It This Way’ Is Often the Easy Way Out
Don’t let this scenario happen to you or anyone on your staff: Something’s clearly not working right and your boss, peer or consultant asks, “Well, why do you do it this way?” The misguided answer: “We’ve always done it this way.”
Project management expert Brad Malone, PMP, of Navigate Management Consulting, breaks down the hazards of always doing things “this way” and suggests a series of questions to help get to the heart of the problem and spur improvement.
HOW to Get the Most Out of
InfoComm 2015
House of worship AV managers, volunteers, clergy and others have a unique opportunity this InfoComm 2015. For the first time, Technologies for Worship (TFWM) magazine and Church Technical Leaders have created a super-size education program of new and improved training sessions, available throughout the show. Church Technical Leaders, a new partner, represents full-time, part-time and volunteer technical artists at local churches worldwide. Their participation in InfoComm 2015, along with that of TFWM, means more education to choose from for this very special segment of the pro-AV market.
TFWM and Church Technical Leaders sessions may be purchased individually or as part of a full three-day conference package. Learn more.
Get the Word Out: Scholarships for Students
Do you know exceptional university students who are pursuing jobs in the AV industry? Nominate them for the Michael Vergauwen Fund Scholarship, established by the International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF). The $5,000 scholarship goes toward studies for an audiovisual career. The application deadline has been extended to July 24. Learn more.
InfoComm Roundtable Stops in Indy
Join us for InfoComm's Roundtable in Indianapolis, July 23, to get an in-depth look at what makes for an exceptional AV experience. It's free for members and non-members. We'll share with you the components and goals of an exceptional experience and how such experiences can give you a strategic advantage in a competitive market. You'll finish the event with an interactive workshop, in which you'll learn how to apply what you learned to your own projects as you connect with your peers. Learn more and register.
Do You Know AES67 Inside and Out?
If so, you're in the minority. AES67 isn't just another networked audio protocol: It's the key to true interoperability among the media networking protocols you're already using. At InfoComm 2015, discover what AES67 can do for you in session IS68: Audio Networking Interoperability With AES67. Leave this course ready to apply what you learn about AES67 to your products and designs (and sleep easier at night).
You may also want to check out IS65: Deploying Large-Scale AVB Networks. Find out how to plan, deploy and manage large-scale AVB audio and video networks with thousands of audio channels. View all InfoComm 2015 sessions and register.
Hear ANSI Exec Speak About Standards
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Don’t miss keynote speaker Joseph Tretler Jr., Vice President for International Policy at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), discuss ANSI's role in the global standards arena at the Standards Plenary: Get to Know ANSI and InfoComm Standards, Mon., June 15, at InfoComm 2015 in Orlando.
Then, through a series of roundtable discussions, learn the finer points of standards and how to apply them in your own projects. To top off the day, you'll enjoy a dinner and a special reception to recognize AV professionals who have contributed to the standards effort.
Register today for the standards event of the year and earn 5 RUs.
CTS — Don’t Leave Orlando Without One!
Want to join your peers on the #CTSWall at InfoComm 2015 to celebrate your accomplishments? In the AV industry, CTS® is the only ANSI-accredited certification. As a Certified Technology Specialist™, you gain instant recognition as a professional who knows industry best practices and can get jobs done right. With more than 3,000 searches each month on infocomm.org/ctssearch, it's clear that CTS holders are in demand.
Learn more and register for the CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I exams today.
Distracted Customers? Get Their Attention
To promote and sell your services, you need a broad understanding of both AV and the marketing that’s unique to this industry. From marketing principles to psychological insights that help you connect with customers, InfoComm University™ has a number of courses slated for InfoComm 2015 that will help propel your sales. Explore sessions and register today.
Get Involved With Volunteer Council Groups
Volunteers are at the heart of shaping and planning InfoComm and its programs. The time and knowledge contributed by volunteers ensure that the resources and events we provide advance and enrich the entire industry and everyone involved in it. As a volunteer, you’ll connect with your peers through online and in-person discussions and help conduct research to explore challenges and solutions. Plus, you’ll gain professional recognition for yourself and your company. Learn more about the different councils and apply today.
Call Us, We’ll Help You
Looking for a quick, easy way to get answers to your InfoComm questions? Whether you need help with your CTS renewal, want to register for a class, forgot your password or anything else, simply call +1.703.273.7200. Add it to your contacts now.
If you reside in the U.S. or Canada, you can say goodbye to the confusion of searching for a specific team member for your region. For personalized assistance, those living in countries other than the U.S. and Canada can call their account managers directly.
Meet InfoComm International’s customer service team.
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