Power Networking
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This document discusses the power of networking and provides tips for effective networking. It defines professional networking and explains why networking is important, such as accessing information, building your personal brand, tapping into others' skills and expertise, and developing new business opportunities. The document advises the reader to determine their networking goals and style, prepare an elevator pitch, and find ways to offer value to their network contacts. Key tips include introducing yourself, following up, being on time, preparing what to say, finding mutual benefit, and ending unproductive conversations.
Power Networking
- 1. POWER OF NETWORKING NALLAN SRIRAMAN (Sri) An informal talk with Middle Managers
- 2. • What is professional networking? • Why network at all? • Types of networking • Your networking style • Preparing to network • Maintaining your network ABOUT THE TALK ! 2
- 4. • Access to Information • Build your BRAND – Job search / Career Development – Tap into others skills & expertise – Learn about the organisation – Develop new business – Test your ideas WHY NETWORK ? 4
- 5. READY TO MINGLE? Why are you networking ?? Target contacts What is your elevator pitch ?? What are you willing to offer to your network? Review your network periodically 5
- 6. WHO ARE YOU? Are you a people person? Do you prefer small gatherings and one-to- one meetings? Do you enjoy large gatherings? Do you spend lot of time on the Internet? 6
- 7. SOME TIPS Your brand is important At meetings introduce yourself Always follow up Be on time Prepare what you will say Find mutual benefit End dead-end conversations 7
- 8. Networking isn’t hard….but it needs preparation It is an investment Be clear about why you are networking Find a way of networking which suits you Make it mutually beneficial Follow up 8 SO WHAT YOU SAYING ?
- 9. QUESTIONS 9