When we meet someone for the
first time, are you afraid that…
You won't know what to say: Hi I'm …!
You won't know anyone: Introduce yourself, look for someone, join group - Hi I'm …
You'll dry: Rehearse phrases - I'm …. and I'm new to this
You'll make a fool of yourself: So what, think how often does that happen.
FIDO = Forget it Drive On!
Remember, some will, some won't, so what!
Come up with some icebreakers or conversation starters.
Have questions prepared that you can ask anyone you meet at the event.
You may want to inquire about other people's business, their connection to the sponsoring organisation or their opinion of the venue.
You won't know what to say: Hi I'm …!
You won't know anyone: Introduce yourself, look for someone, join group - Hi I'm …
You'll dry: Rehearse phrases - I'm …. and I'm new to this
You'll make a fool of yourself: So what, think how often does that happen.
FIDO = Forget it Drive On!
Remember, some will, some won't, so what!
Come up with some icebreakers or conversation starters.
Have questions prepared that you can ask anyone you meet at the event.
You may want to inquire about other people's business, their connection to the sponsoring organisation or their opinion of the venue.
You will not come across as pushy if you seek out the "approachable"
people. These are the ones who are standing alone or who are speaking in groups
of three or more. Whereas, two people talking to each other are not
approachable because they may be having a private conversation and you would be
interrupting
So, before you walk into a room think & remember...
When you go to networking event be prepared, be relaxed and genuine, you will find that it is a lot more fun. Prepare: What you're going to say, Hi I'm ... and …
Have a plan of action to really get to know people; you will be much more productive in a shorter amount of time.
Decide how many people you'll meet; Set a number between 2 & 5. Avoid: people you know and are safe company, however do acknowledge them!
People will feel comfortable talking to you and you to them in an environment of truth, more people will want to do business with you and to be around you; authentic enthusiasm is contagious
Meet and greet, remember what I suggested in an earlier post, imagine you are the host and introduce people!
That's it for now, I hope it helps and next time I'll cover some more tips to help you create your own successful network!
So, before you walk into a room think & remember...
When you go to networking event be prepared, be relaxed and genuine, you will find that it is a lot more fun. Prepare: What you're going to say, Hi I'm ... and …
Have a plan of action to really get to know people; you will be much more productive in a shorter amount of time.
Decide how many people you'll meet; Set a number between 2 & 5. Avoid: people you know and are safe company, however do acknowledge them!
People will feel comfortable talking to you and you to them in an environment of truth, more people will want to do business with you and to be around you; authentic enthusiasm is contagious
Meet and greet, remember what I suggested in an earlier post, imagine you are the host and introduce people!
That's it for now, I hope it helps and next time I'll cover some more tips to help you create your own successful network!
Malcolm
