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THE Agenda Upcoming Events That Matter Don’t Do Fake Work On a recent episode of The Ofﬁce (U.S.), Jim had reached his quota on sales and couldn’t make any more commissions. His manager told him to continue working, even if there was no reason for him to be there. In other words, he was being asked to fake work. “Fake work makes managers look good, because it appears as though their underlings are busy and occupied with important projects that add value,” wrote Mark Lawrence on his blog Lifestyle Ignition. “It makes employees look good because it appears as though something of substance is being accomplished. However, fake work does nothing but suck away money, resources and time away from an organization.” Lawrence writes that it’s hard to distinguish between real work and fake work; however, a good way to ﬁgure out the difference is if you can say what the purpose of your work is and deﬁne its value. Otherwise, you’re doing fake work. — JASON HENSEL the conference, the ALA will announce its Youth Media Awards and educational needs. compete for the prestigious Innovation Award Horecava. American Baseball Coaches Association 66th Annual Convention Jan. 6-9 Nashville, Tennessee The American Baseball Coaches Association annual convention is the world’s largest baseball clinic. More than 3,500 coaches attend for clinics and business meetings, and more than 300 companies display their products. There will also be a Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet and the Honors Luncheon. San Francisco International Gift Fair Jan. 8-11 San Francisco, California California’s biggest gift show is a style-setting marketplace where the hottest design trends and movements start and evolve. With more new resources than ever before— more than 600 companies representing more than 3,000 top-name manufacturers, innovative newcomers and cutting edge designs—you’ll ﬁnd something surprising in every aisle. 2011 North American International Auto Show Jan. 10-23 Detroit, Michigan Entering its 23rd year, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is among the world’s most prestigious auto shows, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, people and ideas that matter most. The NAIAS is the only U.S. auto show to earn an annual distinguished sanction from the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles. Read more stories at www.mpiweb.org/Magazine/pluspoint American Library Association Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits Jan. 7-11 San Diego, California Generally held in January, the ALA Midwinter Meeting draws more than 10,000 leaders in the library and information industry for some 2,000 meetings and events. About 750 exhibits feature the latest in books, videos, computers and other materials and resources available to millions of library users. As part of Horecava 2011 Jan. 10-13 Amsterdam, Netherlands Horecava is a trade fair for entrepreneurs and professionals in catering and hospitality services. Attendees will learn about trends, share experiences with peers and experts and ﬁnd solutions. The best innovations for the hospitality industry will GEO India 2011 Jan. 12-14 New Delhi, India GEO India 2011 will feature the largest exhibition of geoscience products and services in India, coupled with a wide range of topical conference sessions and senior keynote speakers. This event is a vital platform for all professionals with an interest in the exciting future of India’s oil and gas industry. 20 one+ 01.11 http://www.mpiweb.org/Magazine/pluspoint

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of One + January 2011

One + January 2011
Contents
Energy of Many
Impressions
The Future is Sharing
Agenda
Overheard
Thoughts+Leaders
Focus
Strategic View
Fans, Dry Ice and a $600 Extension Cord
Top Spots
Connections
Irrelevant
Job Resolution
The Laws of Attraction
How Bazaar
What’s Cooking in 2011
Another World at Our Feet
Middle East Central
More Than Amusement
The Future Looks Brilliant
How to Develop a Virtual Event
Disaster!
Tales of Adventure for the Newly Independent Planner
Idea Man
Your Community
Making a Diffrence
Until We Meet Again

One + January 2011