Networking

Networking with Intent (SessionID: 50001)

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Understanding how networking works & making it work for you

Covered : Turning networking into your opportunity of a lifetime

Includes : What is networking?

• Why would you go networking?
• How much time should I invest in my networking?
• Why do people lose interest in networking?
• Top tips for improving your networking

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Most of us happen upon Networking. We begin a business and before long we've been invited to a Networking event. Often we are bowled over by this huge sub culture that we never even knew existed... and... a room full of people looking to do business with each other. On the other hand... it can be a bit daunting...

Whichever it is... unfortunately we are not equipped at the start with Networking skills... sadly nor are many of those we meet at Networking events either...

What you will learn :- That if done properly... networking is all you will need to build a thriving, successful business.

Who will benefit?

Whether you're a newbie to networking, have become a bit jaded with it... or... are a seasoned networking "old hand"... we can all learn something new...

There are many different ways to network... there are also many different strategies... if you feel your networking is more 'notworking' then perhaps it is time to take a fresh look?

Building successful community groups (SessionID: 50002)

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Community Groups are often set up for good reasons, but they often fail... Why is that?

Covered : Looking at the underlying causes of why community groups often fall apart and changes we can implement to prevent that happening

Includes :-

• The typical life cycle of a Community Group
• Crashing the committee
• New ideas for more sustainable groups
• Leaderships (good or bad?) vs Facilitation
• Communication strategies (technology)

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

Often when a 'cause' is identified and a community group set up it is undertaken with high levels of passion and energy. Although hugely important, there is a lot more than this required to turn a fledgling group into one that delivers on its mission.

This workshop provides some ideas which can lead to much greater levels of resilience for the group, which ensures all the passion, energy and effort continues to deliver for the community.

What you will learn :- Most of us who set up community groups are doing it for the first time so awareness of potential pitfalls is invaluable

• How to create an environment of positivity
• Some basic guidelines and fundamentals to underpin your group
• Communication strategies
• Gaining supporters

Who will benefit?

If you are thinking about a community initiative, have already started one and /or you are struggling with an existing group, then this workshop will provide plenty to think about (and implement)

"just because we're building a community group they are no less complex than regular businesses... with all the same challenges! ... the difficulty very often is that people don't have to be there... and they don't HAVE to do anything either..."

Your Elevator Pitch (SessionID: 50003)

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At networking we often have to introduce ourselves. What do you say? Hence the phrase 'Elevator Pitch'. A short introduction that explains what you are passionate about (Tip: You often need more than one)

Covered : The main components of an Elevator pitch and applying that to what you do

Includes :-

• Getting to the bottom of what you are passionate about
• Why what you do matters to you
• How you go about making a difference to others
• An example or two of the results you have delivered

Duration : 90 minutes

Cost : Pay what you feel the value was to you

Why should you attend?

If you struggle speaking in public then at least being totally comfortable with your elevator pitch (60 seconds / 40 seconds) will take the pressure off you.

Most people do not take the time to prepare an elevator pitch. Doing this one thing well can make a huge difference both to those listening and to your self esteem.

What you will learn :-

• Tips for preparing to speak & addressing the audience
• How to make your Elevator Pitch more engaging
• Keeping it authentic
• Why you need to have different flavours of your Elevator Pitch

Who will benefit?

If you are one of the following please do come along...

• Just starting out on your networking journey
• Been networking for a bit but want to sharpen up the message
• Would like some tips and tricks to improve performance
• Looking for some guidance and suggestions about crafting your elevator pitch