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Check out these 10 tips for effective networking at events and conferences. You'll learn how to present yourself, approach other people, lead a meaningful conversation and create connections.
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An introduction to networking slide show I prepared for a TRCA\'s pilot program with the Canadian Government to assist new Canadian immigrants in finding jobs in Canada.
CNN has estimated that 80% of jobs are never advertised and instead filled through networking and employee referrals! Why is networking important? How do you build and maintain your networking? Check out this presentation to find out the answers to these questions...
Check out these 10 tips for effective networking at events and conferences. You'll learn how to present yourself, approach other people, lead a meaningful conversation and create connections.
To learn more about events, go to http://blog.sli.do/ or https://www.sli.do
An introduction to networking slide show I prepared for a TRCA\'s pilot program with the Canadian Government to assist new Canadian immigrants in finding jobs in Canada.
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Networking is often connected with an intimidating concept, while it is no more than a simple idea to spark conversation and create value for both parties. To network properly, you will need to translate value through your words, and actions. You always be asking yourself "how you can help them" versus asking "how they can help you."
Young and more senior people alike today need to embrace failure, and the ability to simply be yourself. To become the best authentic version of yourself so you are able to shine among success and failures.
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This is a presentation that I gave for Texas Wesleyan University's 3PR program, a pre-professional program for students interested in becoming doctors, lawyers, dentists and ministers. I've also included a link to tips on Power Networking from Barbara Gibson, international president of the International Association of Business Communicators.
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So if you want to exercise more influence and impact on your stakeholders and see your recommendations being implemented more often, networking is the place to start.
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Presented at the City of Toronto PAYE Learning Forum, Youth Employment Conference. October 22, 2013.
Gordon Ching talks about his personal life experiences and how failures, challenges and resilience will yield you the power of being able to immerse yourself with your internal compass.
Understanding what you want in life, what you want to be in life, and how you will get there are all variables that are enabled by people. Through the power of networking, you create an environment that continuously lifts you to your dreams, while also anchoring and grounding yourself.
Networking is often connected with an intimidating concept, while it is no more than a simple idea to spark conversation and create value for both parties. To network properly, you will need to translate value through your words, and actions. You always be asking yourself "how you can help them" versus asking "how they can help you."
Young and more senior people alike today need to embrace failure, and the ability to simply be yourself. To become the best authentic version of yourself so you are able to shine among success and failures.
Networking is one of the most basic and essential skills employees should develop. Having great networking skills within an organization is sometimes overlooked. Having a viable networking and communication skill set will benefit any organization and will lead to increased productivity and performance.
19 Tips That Will Make You a Networking MasterThe Muse
19 great ideas for how to make networking easier, more effective, and even more fun! Whether you're looking for a job or trying to get ahead at work, these tips will transform you into a networking master.
This is a presentation that I gave for Texas Wesleyan University's 3PR program, a pre-professional program for students interested in becoming doctors, lawyers, dentists and ministers. I've also included a link to tips on Power Networking from Barbara Gibson, international president of the International Association of Business Communicators.
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What distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships - so that everyone wins. The secret to accomplishing personal career objectives can be found in reaching out and helping other people in what they want to accomplish.
So if you want to exercise more influence and impact on your stakeholders and see your recommendations being implemented more often, networking is the place to start.
10 steps to successful networking
professional human networking
successful networking
professional networking
global networking
intercultural networking
networking tools
networking formats
10 Steps to Building Better Relationships in Your NetworkChange Grow Achieve
To enhance our opportunities for success, we should surround ourselves with amazing people. To make the most of our time, we should have a connection plan. Follow these 10 steps and grow your network!
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Managing projects effectively has become essential in every organisation large or small. The uncertainties of the world business economy, rapidly changing technology, and the intensifying focus on sustainability has driven many organisations to develop specific methods for managing projects and to seek highly qualified and competent people to manage those projects. These driving factors require today’s project managers to accept and adapt to change, lead diverse teams, act as ambassadors for their organisations and deal with a multitude of challenging project stakeholders.
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Accomplishability: your ability to achieve and deliver valued results.
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3. What is networking? Business opportunities Learning from experience of others Building up a team of people Develop your skill set and self confidence Make an impression which could later be helpful Contact list of people – mutual interest ‘ a process where you develop long term relationships with others for mutual benefit’
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5. Stages of Networking Planning and Preparing The event Following up Logistics Cultural Sensitivity Objectives Be positive Emails Phone calls Information Names Be concise Ask Questions – not just about you! Smile Energetic
6. Plan your networking Know what you want - manage it group 1 group 2 group 3 what is my aim? ideal connections (people) - describing words group name and type group profile/sector/interests (relevance to me) tactical group notes/tips - what works well? my elevator speech (for this group) what I can do for these people what do I want from these people? diary dates/scheduled tasks targets/expectations actuals time spent compare with my other marketing activities
7. Describe yourself - Elevator Speech TASK : Create YOUR elevator speech 5 MINS 1. What? "My name is..." Look the other person in the eye. Smile. Shoulders back. Speak with confidence. Sincerity and passion are crucial in making a strong early impression. What do you do? What are you interested in? Where are you based? 2. So what? Be different and special and better in some way from your competitors. Be meaningful for the event or situation or group Express what you offer in terms of positive outcomes for employers. Be positive, proud and ambitious in your thinking and expression of what you do. Include in this statement what your aims are , to show you have ambition and that you know what you are seeking from network contacts. 3. Now what? What are your aims for the future? What will your next steps be? What kind of experiences would you like to gather? 4. End with a question This will avoid the conversation running dry and show consideration for the other person
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First, it is important to establish what networking is. Why do we do it? What sorts of networking are there? What are the benefits? We will then go on to look at some practical ways of preparing yourself to network: Planning Making an impression Following up
So let’s be clear from the outset. It is not about finding a quick fix to your career change and job search problems. Networking is about building relationships, not just filling an address book with as many names and numbers as possible. It is a two-way process where you make contacts that may be beneficial to you, but where you also offer information and assistance in return. Do not expect to get the magic answer to your career change questions at a single meeting. Networking should become a lifelong habit that you use throughout your career - and it can be relevant and useful outside of work too! Business opportunities: Research career ideas Identify new possible career paths Understand more about particular occupational areas Learn from the experience of others How have they got to where they are? Do they have any tips? Anything you should or should be doing based on their experience Build up a team of people You may need a team with different skill sets Contact list It is always helpful to have a wide network of people, even if you don’t need to reply on them immediately Identify particular people who can act as mentor for you Find out about jobs and other opportunities that may not be advertised Create a pool of relevant contacts who know, trust and respect you Explore or market self employed business opportunities you are developing Develop your soft skills eg communication, listening
Ask the group to write down all the pitfalls of this clip. These should include: Not knowing her name (and forgetting it at the end) Asking questions and not listening Talking about himself and not showing any interest in her Over-selling himself Lack of eye contact Puts her card away – no interest, doesn’t look at it Walks off to speak with someone else, doesn’t close the conversation
The business man in the clip may well have been very good at his job and someone well worth keeping in contact with but we only had a few minutes to make this judgement. It is unlikely based on this that he is someone you would keep in mind - so it is vital that you are able to make an impression in a short space of time – first impressions go a long way! It is important to think of networking in 3 ways Planning Objectives – will go into more details of how to do this on the next slide Logistics: Times, dresscode, who will be there Be culturally aware – e.g. in some cultures a firm handshake is considered confident and a first impression can be based on that. However, in other cultures, this is considered rude and in fact a very weak handshake is all that is required. Keep things like this in mind. Making an impression The way in which you put yourself across as well as what you are saying is vital. We will look at what some of these are as well. Following up Making a great impression is obviously very important but there is little point in creating a new link or network unless you are willing to then follow it up Emails – keep them clear and concise – no one wants to hear your life story Phone calls - if you are calling up make sure you introduce yourself properly, if you have done stage 2 well then they will hopefully remember you! However, don’t make an assumption they will know immediately Information – if you send anything over, make sure it is accurate – this is a refection of you and your work ethics It may be that you are giving contacts – make sure that they are aware you are giving out their names Timing – do this ASAP after the event – you will be fresh in their minds, it will demonstrate you are keen and also you will be the first email they read ahead of countless others who may also follow up!
All projects need managing. Business networking is a project, and so it needs managing. You can use various tools to manage your networking. You must manage your networking, or it will manage you. This is an example of a way to plan ahead what you want from the meeting – which will also help you to be able to evaluate it’s effectiveness afterwards and decide whether that particular type of even is of value. – (and it is very detailed so it is up to you what you put in there or how you find to comfortable to plan - Some people plan with shapes and connections on a big sheet of paper. Others prefer a spreadsheet. Use whatever you find comfortable.) Be able to plan and monitor your networking activities. It is important to know exactly what you want, because you will be asked - very directly by powerful potential contacts - and you will need to give a clear answer. An activity which has no clear planned outcomes is liable to be pulled in all sorts of unwanted directions. As with any project, you will only move towards your aim when you keep focused on that aim. If you don't know what to plan, then probably some research is necessary: In terms of evaluating and choosing a potential networking group - especially a big online community - investigate the tactics that successful members are using. Ask a leading member for pointers. This will help you assess the group's relevance to your needs and strengths. You will save yourself from attending time-wasting events, and registering with time-wasting websites, if you do some research before committing valuable time to deeper involvement. A plan is vital because business networking can be a very time-consuming activity. Have some targets and measurables, and monitor results. A structured approach can be especially important for very sociable networkers. Business networking can be a very enjoyable activity, and for some people can seem a lot more productive than it actually is, so stay mindful of business results and cost-effectiveness. Just use the headings as a guide if you prefer to work more intuitively, or if you favour a certain type of planning method.
So you have planned your objectives, arrived at the event and are now ready to get going!! How are you going to start your networking? This is commonly called an 'elevator speech' or 'elevator pitch' - as if you were to meet a potentially important contact for the first time in an elevator at a conference and he/she asks you: "What do you do?" You have no more than 20 seconds - perhaps just 10-15 seconds - between floors to explain, and to make such an impressive impact that the person asks for your contact details. You can also use these principles also in text-based descriptions for the web, and printed materials, etc. If you talk too much, the listener will become bored, or think you are rude or too self-centred. Be concise . You will demonstrate consideration and expertise by conveying your most relevant points in as short a time as possible. Here are the main points for creating your elevator speech (go over the points on the slides using yourself as an example – e.g. I work for Teach First and cover the North East region etc. Ending with a question enables more to happen than letting the discussion tail off nowhere or into polite small-talk. "What's your interest here/at this event?" "What are you most wanting to get out of this event/your visit here?", or obviously if you've not already asked: "What do you do?“ If you already know the other person's interests and motives, for example ask: "How would you like to improve/change/grow... (various options, for example - your own network, your own business activities, this sort of event, etc)?" TASK – 10 mins Ask all of them to take a few minutes to create a 20 second elevator pitch and work in pairs introducing themselves to each other (role play) Ask for a couple of volunteers to say theirs out loud and ask the others to comment on whether they would want to know more, what they liked etc.
93 % of communication is non-verbal therefore, how you behave is vitally important. You want to come across as a positive person and your body language can make a huge difference to this. First impressions count! People wont have long to get to know you so it is vital you put yourself across in the best way! If one of these people was about to approach you, who would you be more inclined to speak with? (ask the group to shot out answers) Why? Smile – this will make people want to talk to you more – people want to be around happy people! Eye contact – look at the person in the eye, looking at the floor or to the side will immediately loose the interaction Posture – don’t slouch, keep arms uncrossed Gestures – hand gestures and movements can be an effective way of putting a point across General appearance Clothing – sadly in first impressions this will matter – find out the dress code and adhere to it and be smart! You will look less keen if you have not made an effort to dress well and how you look can unfortunately lead to assumptions on how you are, how you work etc (eg scruffy – they may think you are disorganised or even lazy) Keep your voice to a tone that is confident, don’t mumble but equally the whole room doesn’t want to hear what you are saying, so don’t talk too loudly either!
Play the clip – what are some of the positive things she is doing? Here we have an example of someone networking after an event. Remember networking does not have to be in the form of an organised party of people, you can network any time – see some of the attributes we mentioned? She is positive about the event She knew who he was – ‘so I see you work for…’ and allows him to elaborate Introduces herself, her company and also what HER ROLE is Talks about what her aims are Follows up – suggests a meeting Open body language, good tone, friendly Smart appearance
You are representing not only yourself – your behaviour can be equally as productive and damaging to the reputation of a University/employers etc (people are unlikely to remember who you are and will say ‘that awful person from xxx University, I thought they were supposed to be a good University???) Social networking – remain professional – what you do and say on line goes a long way! If you are using social networking sites, make sure you have the right security settings and watch your profile picture! People may not criticise what you get up to at the weekends, but having the evidence of it all over the internet will make people question your judgement and discretion. If you are using other networking sites such as linked in – make sure your profile is updated, it shows a lack of interested and pro-activeness if your data is irrelevant or out of date Take some business cards with you but don’t just give these out randomly, make yourself memorable first If you agree to set something up, send something over or any other follow ups – make sure you do it and promptly whilst you are still fresh in their minds. If necessary set aside some time after the event for follow up. Use the preparation exercise – you need to be confident about what you want/what you do etc if you are to create a good impression. Make sure you find out what type of event this is, wear the right clothing (better to overdress then under-dress), arrive (and leave) on time. It is always worth being familiar with cultural differences. You could offend someone if you are not conscious of these and on the plus side, if you have the awareness this will work in your favour as someone with cultural sensitivity and who has taken the time to consider this. Watch the alcohol intake! If you don’t think you can stop at one or two then don’t drink at all! Everyone wants to be remembered positively and you need to ensure that these are the vibes you give off. Be passionate, positive, optimistic and you will give off much better vibes. You can talk about things aside from work – people will be impressed if they think you are career driven but also have other interests that make you unique (careful not to embellish in case you meet someone who knows more about it than you do!)