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SpeedConnect

SpeedConnect. Meet. Connect. Make it Happen. Team #9 Selena Shaefer , Siemens Power Generation, Inc. Carolyn Carpenter, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Mary Scott, Positive Outcomes (Mentor) Zuzana Lorinc, Prudential Financial, Inc. (Mentor). SpeedConnect. Meet. Connect. Make it Happen.

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SpeedConnect

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  1. SpeedConnect Meet. Connect. Make it Happen. Team #9 Selena Shaefer, Siemens Power Generation, Inc. Carolyn Carpenter, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Mary Scott, Positive Outcomes (Mentor) Zuzana Lorinc, Prudential Financial, Inc. (Mentor) Women Unlimited

  2. SpeedConnect Meet. Connect. Make it Happen. Applied Leadership Learning Project Goal SpeedConnect was developed as a structured, time-bound networking tool. It is based on the speed dating concept. The purpose is: • Networking • Developing critical business alliances • Gaining exposure • Building teamwork Women Unlimited

  3. SpeedConnect Meet. Connect. Make it Happen. Outcome SpeedConnect in Action! Women’s Resource Group at Siemens, November 7, 2007 • Session was structured for employees to interact with managers of various departments and organizations. • 51 total attendees, 23 of those were managers. • Keynote speaker: Mary Scott, “The Power of Networking”. • Small groups of employees rotated in 3 SpeedConnect rounds. Manager shared department information in 5 minutes. Employees had 2 minutes each to address the topic provided. • WU-style personal introduction was taught to participants. • One-on-one rounds with icebreaker topics were used to encourage connecting with new faces. • Post event written and verbal feedback was very positive. Participants appreciated the opportunity to network and gain exposure to other departments, peers and managers. Women Unlimited

  4. SpeedConnect Meet. Connect. Make it Happen. Key Learnings • Networking to form business alliances is critical to business success. • Networking may be informal most of the time, but sometimes it needs to be intentional, purposeful, and scheduled. • Teamwork in setting up the event was critical to success. Team members must be action oriented and deliver early to demonstrate progress and build team confidence. • Siemens session was beneficial to employees in demonstrating the benefits of networking and providing an event to make it happen. • RJR session was done as a team building exercise to develop and deepen relationships in a new work group. • There are numerous applications for the SpeedConnect concept in all aspects of our lives where there are groups (business, school, church, government, neighborhood, and family). Women Unlimited

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