In my early networking days, one of the ways I overcame my reluctance to turn out to events was to get a networking buddy.
My networking buddy was called Suzy and she was an old marketing colleague of mine. So we would go to events together, get a drink and…
When I decided that I was going to have to get a lot better at networking, I became really curious about what was it specifically that I didn’t like about going to networking events.
And I realised that it’s no wonder so many of us don’t like it because I…
With the explosion of networking clubs and events you could be networking morning, noon and night. But unless we’re strategic about where we spend our time, then we can waste lots of it. So how do we decide where to go?
Well it’s a big question, and I’m only going…
Let’s face it, we meet a lot of new people at networking events and unless key people remember us and the value that we create then it can be a waste of time. So when we get to an event, what can we do to make sure we’re remembered?
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Part of the reason we go to conferences is to meet other people. Yet how often have you left the event feeling that you made few or no connections? Here are some top tips to help you get the most out of the networking opportunities:
Have a plan. Know…
We’re in a fast paced world and we meet lots of people at events. Think back to the last event you went to…Who do you remember meeting? Struggling to recall anymore than a handful? First impressions coupled with ever-decreasing attention spans mean being engaging has never been more important….
I’d imagine you’re a fairly busy person.
So I’d like to share some tips for making the most of your time when at a networking event. Starting (somewhat strangely) with what to say when it’s become clear that there’s no good reason to keep talking. For the simple reason that…