Networking skills
and
Business Behaviours
Abhay Chandalia
FCA, FCS, MCOM,MBA, LLB
Director and Co-founder
Share Samadhan Private Limited
www.sharesamadhan.com
Journey of Share Samadhan
The business model of Share
Samadhan is based purely on
Network
Relationship Matters…
You invest your money, but do you
invest in your relationships
Best 5 affirmation to start your day
• I am the best
• I can do it
• God is always with me
• I am a winner
• Today is my day
Attitude Matters…
• If a=1, b=2, c=3, z=26…
• ATTITUDE = 100
• LUCK = 47, HARDWORK=99
• Saying ‘Hello’ doesn’t take much, but it has long
term Returns on Investment(ROI)”
Networking Defined….
A group of people who exchange information and
contacts for professional or social purposes.
• N – New Opportunities
• E – Enthusiastic like a child
• T – Talent
• W – Worldwide
• O – Optimistic
• R – Recreational
• K – Knowledge Sharing
Conversation starters
• From Where you are?
• What do you do?
• What's your business?
• Is there something I can help you with?
• How I can associate with you?
Networking with whom?
• Family
• Friends (School/college/coaching)
• Colleagues
• Professional circle
• Community / Social circle
• Sports club / Gym / Parks
• Neighbourhood
• Political / NGO’s
Pre-requisites of Networking
• Proactive
• Extrovert
• High Energy level
• Team Building Capabilities
• Outgoing
• Orator (Speaker)
• Organiser
• Active Learner
Enhancing Networking skills
• Initiator of ideas
• Justification of your views
• Promptness
• Courteous
• Group orientation
• Avoid unnecessary argument
Channelizing the Network
• Following up the contacts
• Pleasantries and pleasant talk
• Recalling the meetings for references
• Extend your network / mass reach
• Be people’s person
• Join social organisations
Checklist of Networking Activities
• Stand out in a group
• Be a good listener
• Promoting ideas through communication
• Come prepared with questions
• Appreciation in public, criticism in closed doors
Networking Advises
• Share your business card promptly
• Take the contact number of the person
• Build Relationship first
• Be Genuine / Realistic
Give selflessly to Receive Abundantly.
Accelerate your Network with Technology
• Facebook has over 241 million users in India-
Highest and next one is 240 USA.
• Twitter having around 22.2 million users in India-
making it third largest market.
• LinkedIn has around 26 million users in India-
making it second largest market
Contd…
Net Worth defined….
Value of assets and money that a person or business
has, excluding the debts.
• N – Noticeable
• E – Excellence
• T – Team Building
• W – Wealth
• O – Opera of business avenues
• R – Relationship
• T – Trust
• H – Honesty
Your network is your Net Worth
“The Present value of my network has always
eclipsed (shadowing over it) on the value of my
current assets by millions…..
I just tried to be helpful, and the result was that all of
my favours were repaid 10x more.”
- George John, CEO, Rocket Fuel
Give, Give & Get…..
• Value based networking
• An opportunity to help people
• Put energy into giving than receiving
• Giving back will come back to you manifold
ABC’s of Networking
A- Attain – Attract
B- Blueprint – Brand
C- Confusion – Confidence
You only attract what you believe you can attain
Build your brand with a blueprint
Convey confidence and Clear Confusion.
• It helps you discover job and also build your
personal brand and credibility as a professional.
• Leverage your network to understand your
connections during your job search.
• Whether you are having someone who can do
proof reading your resume or a friend who know of
a job opening.
Network and Net Worth for Job Seekers
See how many “yes” you get:
• Have you got clients through references?
• Are you asked to be member in committees or hold
leadership roles?
• Do you get introductions, leads, public relations
opportunities from the group
• Do you feel passionate about the mission of the
organization?
Assessment of Network for increasing Net Worth
• Amway started in 1959, today presence in more
than 100 countries with revenue of 11.8 billion
• Oriflame Founded in 1967, presence in over 60
countries with annual sales of over 1.5 billion
Contd…
• Join online discussion groups
• Make contact via e-mail or messages before calling
• Plan what you will say before making a call
• Set small goals for you and celebrate your success
“Where there is a will, there is a way”
Networking for the Introvert’s
Business Behaviour
• Be accountable for your actions
– If you succeed, congratulate yourself
– If you fail, take responsibility and learn from it
• Ask for help when you need
– If something goes wrong tell that you need
more time and guidance
• Be Sincere and dependable
– Don’t make promises that you can’t keep
Professional / Business Behaviour
Tools of Contact Management
•Mobile contacts
•E-mail contacts
•Maintaining CRM
•Visiting cards management
• Saving the contacts categorically
• Give a miss call to ensure that the person saves
your number
• Creating the Groups Qualifications wise, Work wise
etc.
• Add contacts with e-mail address
• Mention the reference of person who introduced
you
• Mention the City or Place of reference
Management of contacts in mobile
• Correct salutation
• No Capital letters
• The language should be formal
• No spelling mistakes
• Type of font, size, colour etc.
• Build a habit of Rechecking the mail before sending
E - Mail Etiquettes
• Be centre of attraction
• Do ask for references to your existing network
• Don’t gossip in any professional networking forum
• Interact with unknown people
• Don’t use jargons (unless appropriate), or slang
language
• Don’t bring up controversial issues
• Don’t monopolize the conversation
Important Do’s and Don’ts
• Don’t intend to sell anything
• Do your homework
• Dress appropriately
• Wear a name tag if required
• Have a good handshake, smile and eye contact
• Use regional language to increase intimacy
• Have an exit strategy
Approachability Guidelines
We would be glad to hear
from you….
Regd office
B 35, Lower Ground Floor,
South Ex Part II, New Delhi- 110049 (India)
P: +91 11 4908 4000 (40 lines)
www.sharesamadhan.com
31
Abhay Chandalia
Mobile : 93101 16111
Email : abhay.chandalia@sharesamadhan.com

Network to networth / Share Samadhan

  • 1.
    Networking skills and Business Behaviours AbhayChandalia FCA, FCS, MCOM,MBA, LLB Director and Co-founder Share Samadhan Private Limited www.sharesamadhan.com
  • 2.
    Journey of ShareSamadhan The business model of Share Samadhan is based purely on Network
  • 3.
    Relationship Matters… You investyour money, but do you invest in your relationships
  • 4.
    Best 5 affirmationto start your day • I am the best • I can do it • God is always with me • I am a winner • Today is my day
  • 5.
    Attitude Matters… • Ifa=1, b=2, c=3, z=26… • ATTITUDE = 100 • LUCK = 47, HARDWORK=99 • Saying ‘Hello’ doesn’t take much, but it has long term Returns on Investment(ROI)”
  • 6.
    Networking Defined…. A groupof people who exchange information and contacts for professional or social purposes. • N – New Opportunities • E – Enthusiastic like a child • T – Talent • W – Worldwide • O – Optimistic • R – Recreational • K – Knowledge Sharing
  • 7.
    Conversation starters • FromWhere you are? • What do you do? • What's your business? • Is there something I can help you with? • How I can associate with you?
  • 8.
    Networking with whom? •Family • Friends (School/college/coaching) • Colleagues • Professional circle • Community / Social circle • Sports club / Gym / Parks • Neighbourhood • Political / NGO’s
  • 9.
    Pre-requisites of Networking •Proactive • Extrovert • High Energy level • Team Building Capabilities • Outgoing • Orator (Speaker) • Organiser • Active Learner
  • 10.
    Enhancing Networking skills •Initiator of ideas • Justification of your views • Promptness • Courteous • Group orientation • Avoid unnecessary argument
  • 11.
    Channelizing the Network •Following up the contacts • Pleasantries and pleasant talk • Recalling the meetings for references • Extend your network / mass reach • Be people’s person • Join social organisations
  • 12.
    Checklist of NetworkingActivities • Stand out in a group • Be a good listener • Promoting ideas through communication • Come prepared with questions • Appreciation in public, criticism in closed doors
  • 13.
    Networking Advises • Shareyour business card promptly • Take the contact number of the person • Build Relationship first • Be Genuine / Realistic Give selflessly to Receive Abundantly.
  • 14.
    Accelerate your Networkwith Technology
  • 15.
    • Facebook hasover 241 million users in India- Highest and next one is 240 USA. • Twitter having around 22.2 million users in India- making it third largest market. • LinkedIn has around 26 million users in India- making it second largest market Contd…
  • 16.
    Net Worth defined…. Valueof assets and money that a person or business has, excluding the debts. • N – Noticeable • E – Excellence • T – Team Building • W – Wealth • O – Opera of business avenues • R – Relationship • T – Trust • H – Honesty
  • 17.
    Your network isyour Net Worth “The Present value of my network has always eclipsed (shadowing over it) on the value of my current assets by millions….. I just tried to be helpful, and the result was that all of my favours were repaid 10x more.” - George John, CEO, Rocket Fuel
  • 18.
    Give, Give &Get….. • Value based networking • An opportunity to help people • Put energy into giving than receiving • Giving back will come back to you manifold
  • 19.
    ABC’s of Networking A-Attain – Attract B- Blueprint – Brand C- Confusion – Confidence You only attract what you believe you can attain Build your brand with a blueprint Convey confidence and Clear Confusion.
  • 20.
    • It helpsyou discover job and also build your personal brand and credibility as a professional. • Leverage your network to understand your connections during your job search. • Whether you are having someone who can do proof reading your resume or a friend who know of a job opening. Network and Net Worth for Job Seekers
  • 21.
    See how many“yes” you get: • Have you got clients through references? • Are you asked to be member in committees or hold leadership roles? • Do you get introductions, leads, public relations opportunities from the group • Do you feel passionate about the mission of the organization? Assessment of Network for increasing Net Worth
  • 22.
    • Amway startedin 1959, today presence in more than 100 countries with revenue of 11.8 billion • Oriflame Founded in 1967, presence in over 60 countries with annual sales of over 1.5 billion Contd…
  • 23.
    • Join onlinediscussion groups • Make contact via e-mail or messages before calling • Plan what you will say before making a call • Set small goals for you and celebrate your success “Where there is a will, there is a way” Networking for the Introvert’s
  • 24.
  • 25.
    • Be accountablefor your actions – If you succeed, congratulate yourself – If you fail, take responsibility and learn from it • Ask for help when you need – If something goes wrong tell that you need more time and guidance • Be Sincere and dependable – Don’t make promises that you can’t keep Professional / Business Behaviour
  • 26.
    Tools of ContactManagement •Mobile contacts •E-mail contacts •Maintaining CRM •Visiting cards management
  • 27.
    • Saving thecontacts categorically • Give a miss call to ensure that the person saves your number • Creating the Groups Qualifications wise, Work wise etc. • Add contacts with e-mail address • Mention the reference of person who introduced you • Mention the City or Place of reference Management of contacts in mobile
  • 28.
    • Correct salutation •No Capital letters • The language should be formal • No spelling mistakes • Type of font, size, colour etc. • Build a habit of Rechecking the mail before sending E - Mail Etiquettes
  • 29.
    • Be centreof attraction • Do ask for references to your existing network • Don’t gossip in any professional networking forum • Interact with unknown people • Don’t use jargons (unless appropriate), or slang language • Don’t bring up controversial issues • Don’t monopolize the conversation Important Do’s and Don’ts
  • 30.
    • Don’t intendto sell anything • Do your homework • Dress appropriately • Wear a name tag if required • Have a good handshake, smile and eye contact • Use regional language to increase intimacy • Have an exit strategy Approachability Guidelines
  • 31.
    We would beglad to hear from you…. Regd office B 35, Lower Ground Floor, South Ex Part II, New Delhi- 110049 (India) P: +91 11 4908 4000 (40 lines) www.sharesamadhan.com 31 Abhay Chandalia Mobile : 93101 16111 Email : abhay.chandalia@sharesamadhan.com

Editor's Notes

  • #5 Explain “I am the Best” in positive sense. Because it also has negative interpretation.
  • #6 Saying Hello doesn’t give you instant return on investment. But it is an investment you are making to build up long term relationships
  • #10 Extrovert means outgoing and go getter kind of personality
  • #11 Group orientation means person who likes to be associated with social or professional or religious groups
  • #27 CRM – Customer Relationship Management.