January 23, 2008, Chevy Chase, Md.

Now here is another tradition, or custom, or groove.  Today at work we held our annual all office seminar.  Normally in the office our training sessions are segregated .  Three different classes are held each week, one each for beginners, intermediate,and experienced.  But once a year in January we all get together, the purpose being to learn something new, to get to know other agents , and of course have a bit of fun.  Today's seminar was a great success.  I can say this because for the first time the whole day was orchestrated by our Ned Rich, the Manager who joined us one year ago.

Holding a training session for our group of agents is difficult, because we have brand new agents along with those with 30 years experience.  Today's topic was dealing with systems, so it became a refresher for the 30 Million agent and new information for the 2 Million agent.  This was followed by an agent panel, which is always well received.  Learning from your peers is the best way for adults to learn.

This event was held at the Bethesda Country Club, a great facility.  Full breakfast came first, followed by the speaker and the panel.  We were gone by 12:45.  Everyone left smiling, and I hope learned at least three new ideas.