Balance networking events and deadlines by evaluating their urgency and long-term impact. Delegate tasks where possible and schedule high-priority work first. Attend events that align with your goals, preparing in advance to maximize value. Set boundaries to avoid overcommitment, ensuring both immediate tasks and future opportunities are effectively managed.

Easy. Delegate. Handpick people from the team who can be present and make the most of the event. Often, it's ok to see online and webcasting options. Additionally, seek important sessions and their video recordings.

I've often faced the tension between urgent deadlines and crucial networking opportunities. One approach that’s been effective is prioritizing tasks by potential ROI. For example, I once had a high-stakes proposal deadline that clashed with an industry networking event where a key partnership could emerge. I prepared ahead, delegating non-essential tasks to my team, then attended the event for a strategic hour. By following up on connections made there, we later secured a deal that benefited our bottom line.

Para gestionar de manera efectiva y equilibrar plazos urgentes con eventos de networking, suelo priorizar mis tareas diarias con una lista visual utilizando una aplicación de gestión (a veces uso una pizarra). Esto me da una visión clara de lo que necesito hacer y me ayuda a gestionar mi tiempo de manera más eficiente. Últimamente, he comenzado a considerar asistir a eventos de networking virtuales en lugar de presenciales. Esto optimiza mi tiempo y me ahorra todo lo relacionado con los traslados. Esta modalidad me permite asistir a más eventos y conectar con profesionales globales desde la comodidad de mi oficina en casa.

When networking events clash with urgent deadlines, I prioritize by assessing which aligns most with immediate goals or long-term benefits. I focus on critical work tasks first, ensuring they meet deadlines while exploring ways to stay engaged with the event, such as following up virtually or delegating non-essential tasks. By communicating with stakeholders and staying adaptable, I maintain productivity without losing valuable opportunities for growth.

Acho que deveria ter parte dos organizadores mais sensibilidade em entender que nem todos falam a língua inglesa portanto deveria ser colocado os artigos em português ou com a possibilidade de fazer a tradução imediata

My advice would be to integrate your work and networking efficiently, break your tasks into small, portable pieces to handle during idle moments, prioritize meaningful connections at the event, leverage conversations for work insights, and finish tasks with a focused sprint afterward.