Slide 1 : Networking
Its fun!!!
Slide 2 : Networking Your network consists of two kind of people:
The once you allready know
All the people you havent met yet
Slide 3 : Why do networking? Great way of attracting and getting to know potential partners and supporters
Personal relations always pays off
Personal benefits for the future
Before you start to network you should consider the following:
Its timeconsuming ? be efficient about your time
Why would you want to do networking?
Use your current network for all its worth!!!!
Select the right networking events
Slide 4 : Who is in your network? Using 6 contacts, you can reach the world!!!!
George Bush
Prince Charles
CEO McKinsey & Company
Dean of Harvard Uni
Write down your contacts and you will realice the true potential of your network
Every name you can think of
No less then 250 people
Alumni, BOA, friends, students, current partners, family etc etc etc.
Slide 5 : How to increase your network? Networking events is a great things, but go to the right once
Know the industry, sector etc
Look out for special events
Keep yourself updated on the sector
Dont settle for ”okay”
Brand yourself
Get in for free
Slide 6 : Useful tips Elevator pitch
Name tag
Buffalo
Business cards
Smile
Eye contact
Know the dress code
MAKE CONTACT
Know when to talk
Be yourself
Be polite
Show gratitude
Give and recieve
What goes around comes around… Brand yourself at events
Know a few jokes
Know something of the issue at hand
Practice, practice, practice
Right attitude
V.I.P.
Show that you are special
Dont brag
Observe good networkers
Set goals
FOLLOW UP!!!!!
Manage your network
Slide 7 : What do I say?!?!? KISS – Keep it short and simple
Elevator pitch for attention
Tell them about your specific needs
Customize your approach according to who they are
Put yourself in their shoes…
How to get in touch with people?
Ask contacts to introduce you to someone
Ask contacts to refer you to other sources of information
Ask contacts about relevant external events: get an invitation if possible