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THE BLUEPRINT OF
EFFECTIVE BUSINESS
NETWORKING
Learning Objective: Examine the techniques and
benefits of networking
Learning Objectives
• At the end of this seminar, you will be able to:
– Discuss the professional and personal benefits of
successful business networking.
– Examine networking “how to’s” and the challenges
that people face when working to improve their
networking skills.
– Describe winning techniques for developing your
personal brand and strengthening business
relationships.
– Identify the importance of following up effectively
and staying connected.
2 Effective Networking
Program
• Introduction of the Workshop
• Participant Introductions
• The Voice of the Women
• FAQs
• Wrap Up
3 Effective Networking
Introduction of the Workshop
Networking is the art of forming and maintaining mutually
beneficial relationships with others who are linked to your
career, profession, or share your interest. Networking
offers the opportunity to debate issues related to your
field, share experiences and exchange perspectives.
These sessions offer chances to meet new people who
can offer encouragement, solutions to common problems
and advice for how to handle challenges.
4 Effective Networking
PARTICIPANT
INTRODUCTIONS
Business Network Participants
Harriet-Marcia Shakir, IBM
Marlene Price, The Boeing Company
Izella Dornell, U.S. Department of
Commerce
Carolyn Watkins, IBM
Prenthis Aguilar, Northrop Grumman
6 Effective Networking
Voice of the Women
7 Effective Networking
Prenthis’ Vision
• I envision an opportunity to grow the group to Facebook or
LinkedIn or to create local MeetUp groups tied to WOC.
• Being able to ask honest questions and get honest answers from
women who are just like you, is invaluable.
• Personal and career support between black professional women
has provided me friendship, strength and knowledge in this last
year that is both objective and warm.
• I hope it continues.
8 Effective Networking
Harriet’s Perspective
• Like the individuals
• Treat like a business meeting
• Be of service
• Share the load
9 Effective Networking
Marlene’s Perspective
• What is and How to Network
– Avoiding the limits of stereotypical approaches
• Why Network?
– Reality validations
– Sanity checks
– Support /mentoring (including ad hoc, peer-to-peer)
– Professional & community connections
10 Effective Networking
Izella’s Perspective
• Professional Women of Color Networking
is powerful
– Creates learning opportunities
– Inspires creativity
– Provides a bridge/support
– Roadmap for future
– Enhances quality of life
11 Effective Networking
Carolyn’s Perspective
• What kept us together throughout the
year?
• Who is the most important person in the
networking group?
• Why is it important to network?
• How to benefit from networking?
• Networking tip.
12 Effective Networking
13 Effective Networking
Thank You Women Of
Color!
14 Effective Networking

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The Blueprint of Effective Business Networking

  • 1. THE BLUEPRINT OF EFFECTIVE BUSINESS NETWORKING Learning Objective: Examine the techniques and benefits of networking
  • 2. Learning Objectives • At the end of this seminar, you will be able to: – Discuss the professional and personal benefits of successful business networking. – Examine networking “how to’s” and the challenges that people face when working to improve their networking skills. – Describe winning techniques for developing your personal brand and strengthening business relationships. – Identify the importance of following up effectively and staying connected. 2 Effective Networking
  • 3. Program • Introduction of the Workshop • Participant Introductions • The Voice of the Women • FAQs • Wrap Up 3 Effective Networking
  • 4. Introduction of the Workshop Networking is the art of forming and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with others who are linked to your career, profession, or share your interest. Networking offers the opportunity to debate issues related to your field, share experiences and exchange perspectives. These sessions offer chances to meet new people who can offer encouragement, solutions to common problems and advice for how to handle challenges. 4 Effective Networking
  • 6. Business Network Participants Harriet-Marcia Shakir, IBM Marlene Price, The Boeing Company Izella Dornell, U.S. Department of Commerce Carolyn Watkins, IBM Prenthis Aguilar, Northrop Grumman 6 Effective Networking
  • 7. Voice of the Women 7 Effective Networking
  • 8. Prenthis’ Vision • I envision an opportunity to grow the group to Facebook or LinkedIn or to create local MeetUp groups tied to WOC. • Being able to ask honest questions and get honest answers from women who are just like you, is invaluable. • Personal and career support between black professional women has provided me friendship, strength and knowledge in this last year that is both objective and warm. • I hope it continues. 8 Effective Networking
  • 9. Harriet’s Perspective • Like the individuals • Treat like a business meeting • Be of service • Share the load 9 Effective Networking
  • 10. Marlene’s Perspective • What is and How to Network – Avoiding the limits of stereotypical approaches • Why Network? – Reality validations – Sanity checks – Support /mentoring (including ad hoc, peer-to-peer) – Professional & community connections 10 Effective Networking
  • 11. Izella’s Perspective • Professional Women of Color Networking is powerful – Creates learning opportunities – Inspires creativity – Provides a bridge/support – Roadmap for future – Enhances quality of life 11 Effective Networking
  • 12. Carolyn’s Perspective • What kept us together throughout the year? • Who is the most important person in the networking group? • Why is it important to network? • How to benefit from networking? • Networking tip. 12 Effective Networking
  • 14. Thank You Women Of Color! 14 Effective Networking