Supervisors, Managers, Strategic Planning and Process Managers,
Executives and Staff involve in performance management.
2 Days
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Intake 01
30 -31 Jul 09
Intake 02
27 - 28 Aug 09
Intake 03
15 - 16 Oct 09
Intake 04
12 - 13 Nov 09
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S$700 (Inclusive of GST)
NUS Extension (#12-01 Park Mall)
Networking Professionally
Managers and executives are known to enjoy greater success if they are able to relate well with others and are able to professionally network with others at work. Through this seminar, we help participants improve on their networking skills.
Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:- learn the how's, what's and why's of networking
- learn the key steps to networking skills
- analyze their networking skills and level
- understand the do's and don'ts of networking skills
- know how to mingle at events
- employ the right skills to start a conversation
- know what to say and how to say it
- know how to host events
- learn how to add value and give praise
- know the 8Cs of successful networking
- Improve networking using R-E-L-A-T-E skills
- know how to build confidence
- project themselves effectively when networking
- practice skills for building relationships
- systematically employ practical skills for networking
Course Content
- Networking for social and business purposes
- Analyze your networking skills with our self discovery quiz
- What to say and do when meeting for the first time?
- Exchanging pleasantries and greetings during networking
- How to initiate a conversation?
- Ice- breaking opening remarks
- Hot topics for men, hot topics for women, hot topics for all occasions - conversation bloomers
- Neutral topics for all situations
- Taboo "off limit" topics to avoid when networking - Conversation killers
- Goof ups to avoid in networking - Do's and Don'ts
- Art of reaching out to others
- How to remember names and faces?
- How to mingle and "work the room" at networking sessions and cocktails
- Giving praise and compliments sincerely
- Adding value in networking
- Building confidence, poise and presence when networking
- Understanding body language cues - the body speaks
- Humor and personality skills for networking
- Building trust and relationships when networking
- 8Cs of effective social interaction
- R-E-L-A-T-E skills for savvy networking
- Practical sessions on networking
- Norms and conventions of business and etiquette
- Quiz on Business Etiquette and Protocol
- Before the VIP arrives - critical event checklist
- Guidelines for hosting functions
- How to address VIPs and diplomats?
- Cross cultural and geographical issues when networking
- How to stay in touch?
- Managing your data base of contacts with technology
- Useful checklist on networking
- Practical sessions on networking
Methodology
A practical approach will be taken with 70% of the course on application and 30% on techniques and concepts. Training comprises of a combination of visually stimulating sessions and networking activities.