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(HQ) Mastering Professional Networking in Meetings, Conferences, Summits, Classroom Pt 1
June 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$15.00
Instructor: Arleen Davis-Slagle
This course is a 2-day course: designed to provide professionals with the skills and strategies needed to effectively network in a variety of settings, including meetings, conferences, summits, food establishments and classrooms. Through a combination of lectures, group discussions, practical exercises and role plays, two days are allocated. Attendees will learn how to strategically create a networking road map for success by uncovering the overall goal, building meaningful connections, enhance their personal brand, and make a lasting impression on colleagues, peers and business attendees.
Introduction to Professional Networking
- Overview of networking techniques
- Uncovering your goals
- Building a personal brand
- Making a positive first impression
- Dress for success
- Body language and nonverbal communication
- Group Activity I-Who Are you?
Mastering Small Talk and Conversation Skills
- Know your audience
- Topics for discussion
- Initiating conversations
- Active listening techniques
- Crafting an elevator pitch
- Role Play-Will I remember you?
Networking in Meetings, Conferences, Summits and Food Establishments
- Preparing for events
- Identifying key contacts and targets
- Networking etiquette and best practices
Textbooks and Materials needed for the class:
- 1. Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
- 2. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- 3. The Art of People by Dave Kerpen
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