Essential Networking Skills Training Course
Is this course right for me?
Our Essential Networking course aims to demystify the art of networking and clarify how to communicate effectively.
This course will benefit anyone who needs to expand their network within a business setting.
Training course objectives:
- Develop your business and social networks
- Build confidence to approach people in a business setting
- Choose from a variety of tools and techniques to personalise your approach to networking
- Identify a succinct & effective way of introducing yourself so that others will want to find out more
- Identify potential networking opportunities
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Introduction
- Introduction and agenda
- The benefits of building robust networks
- What hinders effective networking
- Removing assumptions
Preparation
- Examining your existing contacts
- Mapping your existing network
- Improving the quality and quantity of your network
- How to develop the number of influential contacts
- Top tips before networking
- Asking for referrals
- Identifying suitable networking opportunities
Networking skills
- Removing the mental barriers to networking
- Communication – The dynamics in networking
- The power of listening skills
- How to speak confidently and succinctly
- How to approach a complete stranger and build rapport
- Networking through your prospective clients’ eyes
- 30 Second Influencer
- How to make a great first impression
- How to leave a positive lasting impression
Personalising your approach
- Top 10 tips to Networking
- Developing your personal strengths – it’s you they buy!
- Reviewing your effectiveness after the event
Practical exercises with feedback
Action planning
- Identifying individual action plans following practical sessions
