Learning outcomes:
This masterclass is adaptable, to suit your needs. Typically, we help you to:
- Execute an effective and workable networking strategy, whether as a guest or host
- Create a good first impression during a social function or chance encounter at work
- Build rapport, trust and credibility when speaking to others socially
- Increase your appeal and profile with senior stakeholders
- Work a room to maximise the time you have available
- Capitalise on potential opportunities by following up effectively
Typical masterclass content:
We combine practical exercises and facilitated discussion to give you an engaging and hands-on experience.
- First encounter – initial greetings, building rapport, sticking to social chat
- Fundamentals – demonstrating introductions, handshakes, business card use
- Second thoughts – practising powerful introductions, and moving on to talking about business opportunities
- Three’s a crowd – practising joining and leaving groups, and questioning for potential business opportunities
- Advanced techniques – advanced questioning tips, strategy and planning guidelines for hosts and guests
- Final thoughts – practising working the room, developing opportunities and asking for follow-up meetings
Feedback:
Excellent masterclass that was well planned and well implemented – I definitely acquired some useful skills that will be valuable to me not only in my current role but also in my future career.
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