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Networking Strategies: Making Connections Work for You!

Welcome to Generation Sheffield - How I MADE It Work For Me event. Join us to learn tips and techniques for effective networking from industry experts. Discover the benefits of events, creating leads, and building relationships for business growth. Understand different networking approaches - 'ostriches', 'meerkats', 'magpies', 'monkeys', and 'kings'. Learn key lessons and the 4 P's of maximizing opportunities: Purpose, Plan, Proactivity, and Pursuit. Set clear goals, identify targets, and engage with others for success. Take your networking skills to the next level and stand out in the jungle of connections!

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Networking Strategies: Making Connections Work for You!

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  1. Welcome to Generation Sheffield - How I MADE It Work For Me! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  2. jill white @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  3. thank you! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  4. thank you! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  5. thank you! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  6. andy hanselman @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  7. 6.00 pm Introductions 6.15 pm How I MADE It Work For Me! - Lewis Bowen – Geco Industries - Chikumo Fiseko – Mostly Muffins - Sophie Maxwell – Really NEET College 7.00 pm It’s All About You! 7.30 pm Getting The Best Out Of MADE (and other events!) – Tips And Techniques 8.00 pm Final Networking Session! 8.30 pm Close @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  8. joanne thorpe @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  9. who are you? @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  10. what exactly is ‘networking’? @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  11. “proactively creating, developing and maximising relationships with people who can and do impact on you and your business” @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  12. it’s not just ..... @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

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  14. it’s not just ..... @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  15. it’s not just ..... @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  16. it’s not just ..... @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

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  18. networking is ..... @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  19. what can events like do for you and your business? @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  20. creating leads and opportunities • finding suppliers and partners • getting business and market knowledge • ‘thinking time’ • building credibility • raising your profile • differentiating yourself • starting relationships • generating ideas • maximising relationships • learning and developing • making friends • having some fun! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  21. what’s your approach to networking @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  22. ‘ostriches’.... • no apparent interest or presence in their networks • don’t recognise or evaluate the potential benefits • head in the sand • hope it goes away @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  23. ‘meerkats’.... • not doing much networking, certainly not proactively • pop their head up a little, but quickly go back • nervous / cautious • no purposeful activity @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  24. ‘magpies’.... • basic presence in some networks • no attempt to develop a focused approach • like the ‘new and shiny’ • don’t ‘see things through’ @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  25. ‘monkeys’.... • more committed to networking • strong presence in some networks, • focus is on activity, not purpose • need to stand still and be more strategic @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  26. the ‘kings’ of the networking jungle! • a recognised ‘presence’ in their chosen networks • not just attending, but engaging • positively contribute and influence things ‘lions’.... @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  27. what are you @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  28. Lewis Bowen Chikumo Fiseko Sophie Maxwell @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  29. Lewis Bowen @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  30. Chikumo Fiseko @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  31. Sophie Maxwell @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  32. lessons and questions @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  33. Lewis Bowen Chikumo Fiseko Sophie Maxwell @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  34. what are the 3 key lessons for you? @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  35. the 4 P’s of maximising opportunities @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  36. Purpose: they understand why they are doing it and what they want! • Plan: they ensure that they know what they need to do • Proactivity: they ‘make it happen’ • Pursue it they follow up and ‘deliver’! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  37. Purpose! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  38. be clear about why you are doing it @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  39. be clear about what you want @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  40. some questions for you.... • what do you want to achieve? • what does your ‘vision’ call for? • what does your business need? • what do you need personally? @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  41. “for this to be a great event for me, what do i need to have achieved?” @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  42. Plan! “i have a cunning plan!” @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  43. identify your targets @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  44. some questions for you.... • who can help you? • what can you help? • who can you learn from? • what do you need? @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  45. consider.... signposters key influencers gatekeepers @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  46. @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  47. Proactivity! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  48. ‘card pushers’! ‘2nd thursday in the month’ ers! ‘sell, sell, sell’!!! ‘the bore’! ‘i’ll stick with my mates’! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  49. ‘engage others! ‘give, don’t just take’! ‘ask questions’! ‘make suggestions’! ‘punch above their weight’! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

  50. put your head above the parapet! @andyhanselman @jilltywhite

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