Jan 12, 2015
Geneva Communicators Networkwww.genevacom.org
Patricia [email protected]
Glenn O’Neil [email protected] Thierry Weber [email protected]
Introductory exercise Networking 1.0 – 3.0 Success story -Thierry Weber Speed networking exercise
Myths about networking:
“It will bring immediate returns” “It is only useful when you need a new job” “It is only for entrepreneurs” “It is expensive” “It is time-consuming” “It is old fashioned” “It is for extroverts only”
Ten tips on networking:
1. know yourself - what you can offer and what you need
2. Be authentic 3. Build your network 4. Take yourself away from your workplace 5. Be able to explain briefly what it is you do
Ten tips on networking:
6. In conversations, listen and ask questions 7. Think about long-term connections and not
short term gain 8. Be known as a resource 9. Find out who knows whom 10. Follow-up
Finally...create your own network if you don’t find one suitable
Email Internet Instant
messaging Forums Online
communities Word of mouth
Acquaintances Business contacts Conferences Meetings Telephone
1.0 + 2.0
Ten tips on networking 3.0:
1. Define what you want to achieve: business goals vs. personal
2. Be selective in what you do – don’t sign-up everywhere!
3. Actively manage your online profile 4. Share useful information with others 5. Ask and answer questions
Ten tips on networking 3.0:
6. Don’t unknowingly spam friends or yourself! 7. Respond quickly & politely 8. Think “micro” rather than “macro” 9. Be aware – “Big brother is watching you” 10. Meet people offline
Using networking 3.0 tools, some examples:
• Create a blog – do you have an expertise to share?
• LinkedIn/Facebook – create a group • Slideshare – post your most interesting
presentations • Flickr – upload photos of your events
Take 10 minutes to decide how to best describe yourself in 1 minute.
2 minute intervals, change partner