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14.47 // 0 komentar // Lisa Stanford // Category: business networking , business networking groups , business networking groups networking etiquette , meeting new people , networking etiquette //It was fun to be face to face, and education too!
As promised, my wife and I were going out 2-3 business networking group every week. We met all sorts of people, collected a lot of business cards, adding that most of our growing list. It's fun to be outdoors, challenge themselves to walk up to someone you do not know the hand stretched and introduce yourself. a big part of meeting people without an agenda ... just to meet people and have them be happy they met us. And, it worked well that way.
It was interesting to note the different make-up and character of each group networking. Some are full of social networkers, people who know how to do without the crowds showing up as a sales person. Other groups are stiff and activities, such as, hand the card, tell you about myself and the next target. It's not the way to the net, for sure. We are not going back to these groups.
We know that it is important to respect others. When someone hands you their card good manners require that you take your card and give it a truly long-term look-over. One of the people we met from the Group's business card and we were shoved in his pocket without looking. He then proceeded to pitch us with both barrels. I made a mental note that this guy was not interested in much more of myself. He got scratched from the list.
we have dealt with our 30-second intro with variations, changes and gyrations. You always want to keep that sort of thing short, to the point and remember, leave them with little question and wish to know more. We heeded the advice to have something ready to say when people finally get around you ask: "So, what do you do ?"
Here's Baker's Dozen - The rules of networking
1 Accept business card as it is presented to you. (two hand representation = accept with both hands.) Take a moment to look at the card, it shows respect and can give a clue to open the conversation.
2 Have prepared their "30 second" intro to introduce and express your goals.
3 Your name tag will be worn on the right side of your body, such as shaking hands it is presented to a meeting you.
4 Gentlemen, ladies extend their hands first. Permits them to control whether you are comfortable with the exchange.
5.pravilno handling the web at the touch of his hand between the thumb and forefinger, the website of the person whose hands are shaking. handshake must be firm, not limp, not squashed.
6 Be aware of the social context with which you are networking. (CEO? Sales Rep? Freelancer?) and where you are (luncheon? Association event with speakers? awards banquet ?).
7 Call on the 80/20 rule - say only 20 percent of the time, listen to 80 percent of the time
.8 If the event includes dinner, and you first come to the table for dinner, waiting behind a chair and stir until all present before sitting down.
9 To leave a decent conversation, get to know the person you're chatting with someone else and be a decent excuse. (This will come in handy, promise !)
10 Be genuinely interested in the person you are meeting. It shows respect and will go a long way to starting a relationship.
11 Check the links where you can. People always remember the person who filled their needs.
12 Networking is a contact sport. Avoid hanging out with people you know. Meet new people.
13 Here are the most important tip - have fun! Meet some new people, most of them have an interesting story to share
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