The Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales

Social Flight School Company Preparation

 

Preparation

  • Students and corporate partners get their flight plan for their 4 social scenes in Launchpad 1-2 weeks in advance so they can prepare.  Flight plan includes a brief description of the social scene, which corporate partner will be at the scene to role play, which student(s) are role playing each scene, and who is on the flight (students and corporate partner pilot).  Flight plans are posted 1-2 weeks before the event in the General channel.  The Launchpad for Social Flight School will also include corporate partner contact info in a private channel that only students can see.   
  • Launchpad - login for ESSPS and PSLS students and corporate partners; must be registered or a key contact.  You will receive an email from Microsoft Teams that you have been granted access to the team (ie: Launchpad). 
  • Social scene possibilities include: networking reception at a conference, dinner with a potential client after a sales call, company sponsored golf outing, holiday office party, client appreciation event at a sports game, trade show booth interaction, business flight, company lunch-n-learn, and volunteer event with co-workers.
  • Plot twists are not shared in advance to encourage students to think on their feet.  Plot twists can be etiquette or ethical based.  Possibilities include alcohol consumption, tripping, dealing with a loud talker, receiving confidential information, etc.

 

When to Arrive and How to Dress

  • See agenda
  • Dress as you would for work.  It is important for the students to see this part of your corporate culture. 

 

Directions and Parking

  • Main campus map and driving directions
  • Register your license plate before you arrive using the event specific parking registration link that was emailed in advance.  Once your permit has been entered, you may park in faculty or student parking. 
  • Lot 1N is recommended.  This lot is the closest to the Stranahan Hall (ST).
  • Please see our Event Parking page for further details.

 

Refreshment

  • Water and coffee provided 

 

What to Expect from Students

  • Students will be dressed business casual and have been strongly advised to bring personal business cards

 

How to Update Your Organization/Company Profile

All the companies that attend the Social Flight School will have an organization/company profile that students can access to do background research.  Details on how to edit your profile in the Member Center are sent in your registration notice. 

Memberclicks Guide for Companies

Last Updated: 5/9/25