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ASIFMA - Singapore. Thomson Reuters Auditorium, One Raffles Quay , Level 28 North Tower October 16 th 2008 MJ Jennings- Active Communication. Tips on Networking for Women. Reframe Your Thinking about Networking
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ASIFMA - Singapore Thomson Reuters Auditorium, One Raffles Quay , Level 28 North Tower October 16th 2008 MJ Jennings- Active Communication
Tips on Networking for Women • Reframe Your Thinking about Networking ‘Often it’s the voice in hour head that creates our own reality – rewrite these into positives’ • Self Preparation Wear Pockets & carry business cards in them Make the BEST first impression Walk in like you are HAPPY to be there Prepare an elevator speech to introduce yourself to fit the occasion, and the audience Have an AIM– what are you going to get from the situation?
Plan your Networking MMeet/greet – be memorable EEvent-Why and I here? MHOME- Where do I live, life, interests, hobbies, news OWork – My job, culture, travel RRelationships –connections, networks YYour family –kids, education, holiday SSports –hobbies, activities
How to keep eye contact Be Remembered- Be Engaging
Go live – Networking for REAL • Introduce yourself, job, title, something interesting about what you do… • Exchange cards • Share the conversation–like tennis (their turn-your turn) • After 5 mins– change…with the music • Take mental notes of your ‘new friend’ – being memorable yourself • Remember as much as you can… there will be a wee test later! Enjoy……Enjoy…..