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Presentation - PINs Strategic Networking Event
This document summarizes a strategic networking event that took place on November 25, 2015. It includes the agenda for the event, which involved registration, a presentation on networking with purpose, roundtable discussions on the stages of networking, and concluding key takeaways. The presentation focused on why networking is important and how to prepare for it. It emphasized giving value to others, quality over quantity, follow up, finding common ground, and maintaining an online presence. Participants then discussed building and maintaining relationships both online and offline before sharing what they learned.
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- 1. Strategic Networking: Howto Make Connections That Matter November 25, 2015
- 2. Strategic Networking Agenda Time AgendaItem 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration, light dinner and networking 6:00 – 6:05 p.m. Welcome 6:05 – 6:45 p.m. Presentation: Networking with Purpose 6:45 – 7:50 p.m. Roundtable Discussions: Steps of Networking 7:50 – 8:00 p.m. Key Take-Aways
- 3. Strategic Networking Who’s inthe room? • Manny Gill, Senior Manager, Commercial Automotive Programs, Scotiabank • Romana Zafar, Senior Manager, Global Wealth Management Systems, Scotiabank • Fauzia Asim, Senior Financial Advisor, Scotiabank • Rene Berrospi, PINs@YorkU • Daniel Cheoreanu, Association of Romanian Engineers in Canada (AREC) • Alexander Markin, PINs@YorkU • Emiliano Mendez, Latin American MBA Alumni Network (LAMBA)
- 4. Strategic Networking Networking withPurpose Jaime Gonzalez, LPMN
- 5. Professional opportunities &the hidden market November 25th, 2015
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- 7. Goals andexpectations Why should we network? Context for PIN leaders Preparation and tool kit Volunteering and networking opportunities Networking with purpose, leading to professional opportunities Q & A Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 7
- 8. Individual /personal Organization members Organization leaders (PINs) Employeers Government agencies Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 8
- 9. Jaime Gonzalez, PMP9 Networking is defined as the act of making contact and exchanging information with other people, groups and institutions to develop mutually beneficial relationships ◦ Networking 45% ◦ Internet job board 20% ◦ Agencies 10% ◦ Direct Approach 10% ◦ Advertisement 5% ◦ Other 10%
- 10. Look forsynergy a cooperation with similar organizations Generate bigger impact to membership like LNBB and other cooperation initiatives Visibility for the organization and increased benefits for membership Sponsorship and grants Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 10
- 11. Accomplishments/business plan Crisp and inviting portfolio Strengths, interests, passions Value proposition (Brand) Mission, Vision, Values … 30 seconds elevator speech Compelling online presence Target partnerships Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 11
- 12. Professional associations Community organizations Cultural & festivals Government and trade Non-for-profit sector Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 12
- 13. Participation inevents One on one meetings Referrals and contacts Online presence Volunteering Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 13
- 14. Jaime Gonzalez, PMP14 1. Give first, then receive 2. Strategic Introduction 3. Focus on quality not quantity 4. Follow up and then follow up again 5. Identify other’s passions 6. Network up and network down 7. Take care of your profile 8. Seek for common ground
- 15. Jaime Gonzalez, PMP15 jgonzalezpmp@hotmail.com (416) 880 2259 ca.linkedin.com/in/jaimegonzalezpmp
- 16. Strategic Networking Roundtable Discussions Stagesof networking: A. Build and Maintain Meaningful Professional Relationships B. Online Networking C. Face-to-Face Networking
- 17. Strategic Networking Roundtable Discussions Stagesof networking: A. Build and Maintain Meaningful Professional Relationships B. Online Networking C. Face-to-Face Networking
- 18. Strategic Networking Key Take-Aways •What have we learned today? • What is one thing that you will do to apply what you have learned today?
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Editor's Notes
- #2 Beatrice Welcome everyone Thank you to our PINs funder and sponsor: CIC and Scotiabank Guest speaker – Jaime Gonzalez, LPMN Table hosts – Scotiabank representatives, PINs leaders (established immigrants) PINs members and TMP mentees – this event is for you to support you in your job search.
- #3 Beatrice Logistics – food, drinks, washrooms, emergency exits No break – feel free to help yourselves with food and drink or take a break if you need to 1st part – presentation on networking with purpose 2nd part – roundtable discussions on various topics related to networking - more details about the format will be provided after the presentation
- #4 Roundtable discussions will be moderated by established professionals, will share tips and strategies for successful networking From Scotiabank: Manny Gill, Senior Manager, Commercial Automotive Programs Romana Zafar, Senior Manager Wealth Management Advisor Solutions, Global Wealth Management Systems Fauzia Asim, Senior Financial Advisor PINs Leaders: Rene Berrospi – PINs@YorkU Co-Chair and Founder and Managing Partner, A&R Consulting (immigration and international law, and HR consulting) Daniel Cheoreanu – Association of Romanian Engineers in Canada President and Technical Specialist, KOMET Canada Alexander Markin – PINs@YorkU Co-Chair and Director, Centre for Professional Integration Emiliano Mendez – LAMBA President and Manager, Strategy and Transformation Services at RBC
- #5 **Over to Jaime** Jaime Gonzalez is a Senior Business Consultant with over 20 years of experience implementing medium to large scale IT projects for financial and insurance institutions in Canada and Latin America. Jaime is also an active volunteer and community leader in professional organizations. He co-founded and was the president of Latin Project Management Network (LPMN), a professional immigrant network focused on leadership development and career advancement of Project Managers and Business Analysts in the GTA.
- #17 Beatrice Thanks Jaime Explains format 3 topics – 6 tables (2 for each topic) Table hosts will moderate the discussion Suggestion – begin with self-introductions, no longer than 15-20 seconds (name, profession, why are you here tonight) A note taker will write down the key concepts expressed at the table After 15 minutes, groups move to the next table For the first round, everyone stays at the tables they are at After the three rounds, we will summarize what we have learned. As mentioned, there is no break, feel free to help yourself with food and coffee or use the bathroom if you need to GO!
- #18 Placeholder Slide will stay on screen for the duration of the roundtable discussions
- #19 Table hosts will present key learnings and answer to Q1 Participants – answer to Q2
- #20 Beatrice - Surveys