10 tips for networking

like a sir

by @slidoapp

Networking =

building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others

The most successful networkers build genuine

relationships and give more than they receive

Source: How to network the right way Available at http://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2014/07/28/how-to-network-the-right-way-eight-tips/!

Here are

10 steps to win friends at

your next networking event

Check the website, attending list, SM events, who attends!

1. Prepare a plan

Check event´s official web

See who’s attending

Follow Facebook events

2. Find balance

between open

and close mindedness

How to keep your mind focused ?

Find out how you could help them

1. Identify 3 „must-meet“ people

Search them up purposely onsite 2.

3.

3. Scan the territory

find the right group to join

join open groups of three

ideally mixed

4. Don’t hesitate

to approach others

1. Simply walk to them

2. Ask – Can I join you?

3. Shut up and wait

5. Be interested before you’re interesting

3 easy steps to introduce yourself

1. State your name + company 2.Value you provide to people 3. Who you can help

Source: 3 steps to introduce yourself Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mc1ckQGHpk !

6. Draw a person in

Start with light open-ended questions

And only then bring in deeper questions

7. Remember the name

Yes, I know.

You can NEVER remember names.

Let´s change it

1. Repeat the name immediately 2. Associate the name with someone you know

OR

3. Write down the name 4. Take a business card 5. Look them up on social media

8. Mirror people

Discuss the topics you have in common

Mirror their behaviour!

Match tonality of their voice!

9. Invest in people

1. Become a powerful resource 2. Introduce them to others

10. Network always wins!

And now it‘s time for secret tips

Secret tip #1

Be rebel and skip talks to network with other rebels

Source: http://www.thefashionisto.com/james-dean-photos-style/!

Secret tip #2

Add new contacts to social networks

immediately

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