2007 MBO-TO-MBO Trade Conference Overall Evaluation (4.5)
How Satisfied Are You That: (Overall Ratings)
- Stated outcomes were achieved during the conference 4.5
- Content was relevant and challenging 4.0
- The conference materials were helpful 3.7
- The conference improved my understanding of the topic. 4.3
- The conference has equipped me with useful information and skills that I can use immediately. 3.7
- The special guest speaker(s) were effective. 4.7
- The time allowed for the sessions was appropriate. 3.5
- The quality I received was worth the the time invested. 4.8
- Venue, logistics, food networking receptions. 5.0
- Overall evaluation. 4.5
Highlights:
- UW Survey
- Ron Sims inspirational message (70% of attendees rated this as excellent)
- Networking & guest speakers were on the money!
- There will be a Washington Native American Chamber by next year’s conference (you know who you are)
- It excites me to know that partnerships such a these are in place and can be cultivated
- I am inspired!
- Q&A with city and state officials
- Panel member presentations provided a broad-based spectrum of challenges faced.
- Exposure to the various MBO firms
- Keynote speaker presented a definitive plan!
- Donald King’s presentation was great!
Lowlights:
- It was all good! Very good, excellent!
- The potato salad!
- Too much talk about yourself
- More audience participation
- Question session – too short
- There is really no way to address all the issues in such a short period of time.
- Maybe too many panelist
Suggested Changes:
- Perhaps a brainstorming session at each table
- Length of question time frame
- Leave more time during the day for structured networking
- Add note pads in the binders
- Design strategies to have more participation overall