Advisory Committee
Annual Conference Survey
30 respondents out of approximately 70 attendees – 43%
Net Promoter Score (NPS) = % Promoters-% Detractors. According to Bain & Company, the organization behind the initial concept of the NPS, a score above 50 is “excellent,” and a score above 80 is “world-class.” You want to earn a score of at least 20 to be considered “favorable.”
| Categories | Description | Respondent Numbers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters (Scoring 9-10) | Our happiest attendees who would refer the conference to others | 21 | 70% |
| Passives (Scoring 7-8) | Attendees who are satisfied but aren’t likely to actively promote the conference | 6 | 20% |
| Detractors (Scoring 0-6) | Attendees who are dissatisfied and might not attend again or share negative experiences with others | 3 | 10% |
Net Promoter Score
60 - “Excellent”
Key Insights from Survey
The Big Picture
Across responses, the conference was experienced as:
- A collaboration engine
- A student-centered inspiration point
- A network-strengthening space
- An event ready to scale its reach and influence
- A solid foundation that can be refined, not reimagined
LYFT Conference Design: What We Heard
KEEP
- Student voice front and center
Student panels, success stories, and real examples were consistently cited as the most powerful and inspiring parts of the day. - Time for collaboration and networking
Attendees highly value intentional time to connect, share ideas, and build relationships across roles and regions. - Panel-based formats over single speakers
Panels were seen as engaging, informative, and reflective of real-world practice. - Strong organization and positive tone
The event was widely viewed as well-run, welcoming, and worth the time to attend.
CHANGE
- Refine small-group facilitation design
Fewer, clearer discussion questions; more intentional table/group composition; and tighter framing. - Pacing and session length
Consider shortening longer blocks, adding breaks, or tightening the agenda to maintain energy. - Clarify purpose of discussion activities
Make it even more explicit why participants are discussing something and how it connects to broader LYFT goals.
“The instructor/student panel was the best! Hearing how things get done is inspiring.”
“It might have been too many questions to try to figure out as a group, maybe less and then rotate to another group to possibly get more insight.”
“Great conference - well worth our time to attend.”
“Time to visit with potential collaborators and colleagues was very valuable!”
“I loved having time for the small table discussions.”
ADD
- Broaden the table
Intentionally invite legislators, additional schools, and/or full school-based teams (student, teacher, administrator). - More case-study style learning
Concrete examples of “how this works in practice,” including pathways, programs, and lessons learned. - Clearer system-level alignment conversations
Space to explore CTE–career alignment, policy implications, and how different roles contribute to building a strong regional/statewide “bench.”
NEXT UP
March 12 @ 8:30 AM - Check-in Call
PURPOSE: Exploring Conference Feedback and Setting up for Success at April Meeting
April 23 – 9 AM to Noon - Quarterly Meeting
Location – Lower Sioux Incubator, 39527 Reservation Hwy 1, Morton, MN 56270
Proposed Content:
- Learning from the Field: Lower Sioux Cultural Incubator
- Exploring legislative engagement/priorities
- Implementing strategies for broadening our reach; come prepared with dates and spaces in which LYFT Career Pathways can be present and share information.
“There remains a good deal of untapped CTE potential in our communities- people not yet at the table.”
“We need to get legislators there and more SCHOOLS. School involvement and policy changes are key.”