After a long sabbatical from the opportunity to “present” at a major professional conference, recently I traveled to another state to share and pitch a new progressive workforce concept.  Was I nervous…YES!  But at the same time very excited and prepared to facilitate a workshop on a topic that I felt had the potential to transform the historic “job-prep” scenario…into an organized, modernized, all-jobs impactor action!

Well as a small group formed in my presentation room, I quickly realized that I had attendees from at least ten (10) different states.  And when I announced that I would NOT be using a power-point, did NOT have a series of hand-outs and I primarily wanted to Maximize Engagement with everyone…I received a fun, enthusiastic round of applause!!

This week’s TRIPLE III TIME topic:  Maximize Engagement isn’t really about my workforce development idea nor my workshop experiences, rather this message is all about the high need and value of professional, personal engagement with everyone you interact with…every time you can.

By working to Maximize Engagement not only do you heighten people’s understanding of your thoughts and important points…but equally you obtain relevant feedback that may improve the concept you are working on.  Additionally, because we all need to regularly “exercise” our listening skills, the potential to hear more diverse discussion regarding progress challenges and/or discoveries connected to an innovation you may be proposing…are always more welcomed when Maximize Engagement is the priority.

With today’s increased technological shifts away from in-person meetings, the capacity to Maximize Engagement among colleagues and co-workers has become somewhat diluted.  As a result, it is totally a PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to reapply this professional development opportunity in every situation you can.