The document describes the Global Experts Association (GEA) network and the roles of experts, advisors, clients, and vendors within the network. It provides definitions and explanations of each role. Experts are recognized sources of skills and knowledge in a subject. Advisors have broad knowledge to recommend solutions. Clients purchase goods and services. Vendors sell goods and services. The document outlines the benefits and responsibilities of each role in the GEA network.

1. GEA Network Presentation © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved JOIN AS EXPERT JOIN AS ADVISOR JOIN AS CLIENT JOIN AS VENDOR

2. GEA Network Expert Module EXPERT: ‘ A person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.’ © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

3. GEA Network Expert Module What is an Expert? An Expert is someone widely recognized as a reliable source of technique or skill whose faculty for judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely is accorded authority and status by their peers or the public. See Also: Expert vs. Specialist © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

4. GEA Network Expert Module Expert vs. Specialist An Expert differs from the Specialist in that a Specialist has to be able to solve a problem and an Expert has to know its solution. See Also: Expert vs. Generalist © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

5. GEA Network Expert Module Expert vs. Generalist In contrast, the opposite of a Specialist would be a Generalist, somebody with expertise in many fields. See Also: How do Experts think? © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

6. GEA Network Expert Module How do Experts think? Experts recognize situations based on experience of many prior situations. They are in consequence able to make rapid decisions in complex and dynamic situations relying on recognition-primed decision-making. © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

7. GEA Network Expert Module If you register as an Expert: - you will be able to: Post your Profile Give Advice to the Clients and recommend Vendors and solutions Negotiate your fees and hourly rates with the Clients Bid on Clients’ current and upcoming Tenders and Projects Discuss and accept speaking engagements with the Clients Refer other Clients , Experts , Advisors and Vendors to the Network to earn discounts on your membership fees and entitlement to special promos © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

8. GEA Network Expert Module As an Expert: You will be rated by Clients , based on the following criteria: How quickly you respond to Clients’ requests Your subject matter expertise How well you are handling the 7 Steps of Successful Consulting Process The impact of your solutions The quality of your work on a Tender or Project © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

9. GEA Network Advisor Module ADVISOR: ‘A person who engages in the business of advising others.’’ © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

10. GEA Network Advisor Module What is an Advisor? An Advisor is someone with a wide knowledge and background necessary to recommend and support solutions for the Client. An Advisor is usually a very good Generalist responsible for evaluating Client’s needs and recommending necessary course of action. © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

11. GEA Network Advisor Module If you register as an Advisor: - you will be able to: Post your Profile Give Advice to the Clients and recommend Vendors and solutions Negotiate your fees and hourly rates with the Clients Engage with any Experts in order to develop the best solutions Bid on Clients’ current and upcoming Tenders and Projects Discuss and accept speaking engagements with the Clients Refer other Clients , Experts and Advisors to the Network to earn discounts on your membership fees and entitlement to special promos © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

12. GEA Network Advisor Module As an Advisor: You will be rated by Clients , based on the following criteria: How quickly you respond to Clients’ requests How well you are handling the 7 Steps of Successful Consulting Process How well you coordinate solution delivery with the Experts The impact of your solutions The quality of your work on a tender or project © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

13. GEA Network Client Module CLIENT: Individual Expert, or a Business Entity that purchases goods and services. © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

14. GEA Network Client Module If you register as a Client: - you will be able to: Browse Experts , Advisors and Vendors profiles Ask Advisors , Experts and Vendors for Advice or Solution to your business needs Select the form of communication that is most suitable for you (Phone, email, online chat, text messaging, live presentation, etc.) Post your current and upcoming Projects in Tenders Area Select Experts , Advisors and Vendors for Advice, Solutions and Projects Invite Experts , Advisors and Vendors as keynote and guest speakers to your events Negotiate fees and hourly rates with Experts , Advisors and Vendors Refer other Clients , Experts , Advisors and Vendors to the Network to earn discounts on your membership fees and entitlement to special promos © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

15. GEA Network Client Module As a Client: You will be asked to fill out your profile State if you are looking for an advice, a solution, assistance with your current or upcoming projects or a combination of the above You will be asked to describe your current situation, the problem that brought you here, how it affects your current situation and how an Advisor , an Expert or a Vendor could help you resolve it You will be asked to select the membership type (free trial, monthly, annual, bi-annual or a lifetime membership) You will be asked to select the membership level (personal, corporate or enterprise-wide and number of licenses required) You will be asked to provide feedback about the Advisor’s , the Expert’s or the Vendor’s performance after the service is delivered to you © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

16. GEA Network Vendor Module VENDOR: Manufacturer, Producer or Seller; someone who exchanges goods and services for money. © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

17. GEA Network Vendor Module If you register as a Vendor: - you will be able to: Post your Profile Give Advice and recommend solutions to Clients , Experts , Advisors and other Vendors. Negotiate your prices and fees for products, solutions and projects delivery with the Clients Bid on Clients’ current and upcoming Tenders and Projects Discuss and accept speaking engagements with the Clients Refer other Vendors , as well as Clients , Experts and Advisors to the Network to earn discounts on your membership fees and entitlement to special promos © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

18. GEA Network Vendor Module As a Vendor: You will be rated by Clients’ , Advisors’ and Experts’ based on the following criteria: How quickly you respond to Clients’ , Advisors’ and Experts’ requests Your subject matter expertise How well you are handling the 7 Steps of Successful Consulting Process The impact of your products, services and solutions The quality of your work on a Tender or Project © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

19. GEA Network Expert/Advisor/Vendor Modules 7 Steps of Successful Consulting Process 1. Get to know your Client 2. Define the need 3. Determine your Client’s objectives 4. Identify the options 5. Select most appropriate solution 6. Help Client decide on a course of action 7. Assess the results © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved

20. GEA Network Expert/Advisor/Vendor Modules 7 Steps Diagram © 2009 Global Experts Association. All Rights Reserved 1 Relationship Building 2 Needs Recognition 3 Objectives Analysis 4 Options Assessment 5 Solution Selection 6 Action Assistance 7 Results Evaluation