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"Grow and build your network"
The document outlines the importance of networking in business, emphasizing that successful individuals focus on building relationships rather than solely seeking job opportunities. It provides practical advice on networking strategies, including listening, engaging with others, and asking thoughtful questions. Additionally, it encourages participants to be courteous and memorable while attending networking events.
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- 2. Introductions Name & Rolein Co. Why you do what you do One book on your desert Island Favourite meal you like to prepare
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- 4. “Attitude, not aptitudedetermines your altitude”
- 7. What is Networking? Businessnetworking is a socioeconomic activity by which groups of like-minded businesspeople recognize, create, or act upon business opportunities.
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- 11. K is forKiyosaki & Key points “The richest people in the world grow an build networks. Everyone else looks for work” First principle – giving rather than receiving The greatest thing that you can give to someone is your full attention To build relationships Be courteous, polite Be respectful and well mannered Feel good about yourself – FISH - Remember Give your attention to others – listen – and be interested rather than interesting
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- 19. The Stages • Haveyou a Plan? • Why network? • What events? • What time of day? • What group? • Research, experience, testimonials, ask your contacts, invitations • Your networking kit
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- 26. “You can makemore friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” —Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People
- 27. 10 Feel-Good Questions®- Bob Burg How did you get your start in the ‘widget’ business? What do you enjoy most about what you do? What separates your company from your competition? What advice would you give someone just starting in the widget (his or her) business? What one thing would you do with your business if you knew you couldn’t fail? What significant changes have you seen take place in your profession through the years? What do you see as the coming trends in the widget business? Describe the strangest (or funniest) incident you’ve ever experienced in your business? What ways have you found to be the most effective for promoting your business? What one sentence would you like people to use in describing the way you do business? The One “Key” Question That Will Set You Apart From Everyone Else … How can I know if someone I’m talking to would be a good prospect for you?
- 30. • Connect andFollow up – LinkedIn personal message • Connect on Twitter – personal message - retweet • Gather and Share content • Personal email – “saw this & thought of you” • Listen to the experts • Use Hootsuite to schedule • Share profiles on LinkedIn • Google alerts, Hootsuite search • Phone calls, One to one’s • Invitation to events you go to • Your CPD – never ever stop
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- 32. Networking is nota quick fix It will take time Be friendly Be helpful Be memorable Enjoy the occasion Your networking lunch is next! Thank you for participating
Editor's Notes
- #8 Simply – building relationships Relationship building 3 steps Getting to know people – a numbers game – the more you meet the more relationships Liking people Building trust
- #15 Your stories, experiences!
- #27 How to win friends and influence people – question to audience
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