It’s been a couple of weeks since we were together in the Cotswolds – enough time for the excitement to settle and for real work to resume.
This is the perfect moment to revisit what you learned, reconnect with ideas that might have slipped down the priority list, and turn your conference experience into lasting progress.
Here are the top tips to help you make the most of your time with us:
1. Revisit Your Notes With Fresh Eyes
Two weeks later, you’ll spot new themes and priorities you didn’t notice at the event.
Take 10–15 minutes to review your notes and highlight:
- What deserves a second look
- What still stands out
- What you’ve already started
2. Pick One Idea to Re-ignite
Choose a single conference insight that still feels relevant and commit to:
- One outcome you want
- One small step you can take this week
- One person to involve
3. Share a Mini-Update With Your Team
A lot can happen in two weeks. Bring your colleagues back into the loop by sharing:
- Any resources worth exploring
- 3 key takeaways that still matter
- 1 change or experiment you’re trying
4. Reconnect With Someone You Met
If follow-up slipped your mind, now is a great time to restart the conversation. A simple message like:
“I’ve been reflecting on our conversation at the conference and would love to continue it…”
…can reopen valuable doors.
5. Apply One New Habit or Tool Consistently
Think about one thing from the conference that could slightly improve your day-to-day. Keep it:
- Sustainable
- Simple
- Low-effort
6. Revisit Slides or Resources
We learn differently when we’re not in event-mode. Re-reading materials now often reveals:
- Practical tools you can use immediately
- Clearer solutions
- More relevant insights
7. Set a 30-Day Goal Inspired by the Event
Define what progress looks like in the next month. Examples:
- Test a new process with a customer, member or supplier
- Host a mini workshop with your team
- Implement one productivity approach
Top tip: Allister Frost’s 28 day challenge and your passport will most definitely help you with this one!
8. Celebrate Any Progress You’ve Already Made
Even small wins count. Recognising what you’ve achieved:
- Reinforces learning
- Builds momentum
- Keeps ideas alive
And don’t forget to tell us about your success- your stories help us to build momentum off the back of the event and ensure that the entire industry is working together to be ‘future ready’!
9. Consider Your Next Development Opportunity
Your conference experience is a great springboard for ongoing growth. Think about what will support your continued professional development. You might:
- Explore a relevant Advanced Management Programme certificate that aligns with your CPD goals (View the 2026 diary now!)
- Register for your Spring Regional Business Meeting – networking and peer discussion doesn’t start and end with conference. Let’s keep the conversation going!
- Catch up on GCMA webinars – past and upcoming
- Build practical skills through GCMA SkillGate, whether you want to improve your timekeeping, strengthen your Excel skills, or develop your leadership knowledge – there is a course on this platform for most things!
Investing in your next step ensures the learning doesn’t end when the conference does, it grows with you.
Next Steps
Take a few moments this week to review these tips and pick one or two actions to start immediately. By translating inspiration into tangible steps, you’ll maximise the value of your conference experience, accelerate your professional growth, and make a real impact back in the workplace. Remember, progress builds momentum, and every small step counts.
