Mentoring Mash-up: Challenges and Best Practices for Young Professionals
Wednesday, May 7 • 8:00am – 8:50am
Session Overview
What was the toughest challenge you encountered in your career, and how did you overcome it? Every operator in this room will answer this question differently, and you can learn from their experience when facing a similar situation in your business. This networking-focused session invites young professionals to engage in group mentoring and share experiences about encountering and overcoming challenges in advancing their convenience services careers. Subject matter experts will be stationed at various tables to focus these conversations. Discover diverse perspectives and build connections that can guide you in navigating your career path.
Round table discussions include:
• Versatile tactics for navigating workplace politics in different cultures.
• Best practices for communicating with executives.
• Convenience services career paths that young professionals might not be aware of (existing or predicted).
Who Should Attend?
Relevant Position: Leadership, Director of Operations, Salespeople
Relevant Channels of Business: Vending, Micro Markets, Office Coffee Services, Pantry Services
Operation Size: Small, Growing, Large
Experience Level: New and Experienced
Format
Round Table Discussion