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Q.  What suggestions can AMPC offer in order to develop a good proposal?

A.  Why not attend our program proposal webinar this Friday, September 14 at 1pm (CST) and find out!  If you can't join us live, the webinar will be recorded and made available through AALL2Go and the Annual Meeting Program Ideas Community.  If you would like to attend, please register by September 13.

In the meantime, here are some top tips we've prepared to help you in your proposal process:

• Set realistic goals and fully develop your proposal.
• Think about solutions to workplace challenges, and practical tools and ideas that attendees can apply once they’re back to work. Use the recent needs assessment as a guide.
• Think creatively about format, especially about ways to encourage attendees to work together to share experiences, brainstorm, or solve a problem. 
• Be clear and concise with your takeaways and description. Keep in mind that your most critical reader may be a law firm CEO, law school administrator, or court administrator trying to decide whether or not to let your potential audience member attend. Please try to keep your description to fewer than 100 words. 
• Think about the length of time needed to best deliver the content of your program or workshop.
• Identify speakers who are the best individuals to present and/or lead discussions on the issue. If your subject matter expert is not necessarily a dynamic presenter, pair him/her with an energetic moderator who can keep the session moving.
• Carefully consider the number of speakers you want on the program or workshop. Having fewer speakers speak in more depth about a topic is more effective than a larger panel. 
• Ask your AMPC liaison for help if you need it. 
• Plan ahead; give yourself plenty of time to make revisions and corrections. 
• Review and revise your proposal – be a careful editor – and share it with colleagues. 
• Submit your proposal online by October 15!