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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

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When 50 first-time attendees showed up, the conference design team, chaired by Joe Scully, senior director of meeting and event management at John Hancock Financial Services, made sure they were given ribbons to alert others of their status. Make Meeting a Team Sport. Provide Positive Initiation. Mel Robbins.

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