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Building Strong Alumni Communities: 10 Networking Icebreaker Activities To Help Your Members Connect and Stay Active
Lynne Waymon, CoAuthor
There’s a reason they’re called “ice-breakers.”Almost 60% of Americans surveyed by the Shyness Institute at Stanford University say they feel shy or uncomfortable at business and social events.So it’s not surprising that many people dread “open networking” where they’re expected to mill around and mix and mingle.
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You’ve noticed what happens at the events you host.Most peoplestand around having “ho-hum” conversations that go like this:
“Hi. How are you?” “Fine. How are you?” “Not bad.What’s new with you?” “Not much. What’s new with you?” “Same old thing. Working really hard.” “Me to.Well, good seeing you.” “Yeah. Great seeing you. Bye now.”
This is a conversation in search of a topic!And one of the reasons endless, open, unstructured networking just doesn’t work.Most people, even highly skilled professionals, don’t have the conversational skill to make it productive and positive. That’s why we wrote Building Strong Alumni Communities. We recommend that you have a short period of open networking at your events, then have a longer period of structured networking using one of the “ice-breakers” from the activity guide. Order now! Only $29.
The activities are designed to help your alumni feel included and make the life, career, and professional connections they look for. Don’t leave those connections to chance! (Click for one FREE SAMPLE Activity.)
“We started using the activities from the guide at our meetings and noticed the difference right away. Attendance shot up, people came earlier and stayed later.The activities give people permission to talk with each other in a whole new way, and support people to find the connections and camaraderie they are looking for as alums!” Association Executive
The 10 networking activities will insure the growth of your groups, give all your alums (especially the introverts) state-of-the-art networking skills, and support your alumni and development goals of creating community.
Building Strong Alumni Communities is perfect for chapter meetings, special interest group meetings, capital campaign gatherings, board retreats, university events, and any other time you want people to get beyond the small talk and build long-lasting relationships.Click to order for $29.
10 field-tested, original activities designed to help your alumni build relationships
Ideas for getting people to mix and mingle, change partners, and circulate
Detailed scripts for what to say when you lead each activity
Estimated time and supplies needed for each activity
Tips for creating a positive networking culture in your alumni association
Repeatable, adaptable ideas, so you have several years of activities
60-pages of downloadable directions, all customized for large or small groups
Activity titles:
1. Ask Me
2. Quotable Notables
3. Great Connections
4. Treasure Hunt
5. Starring Roles
6. It’s In the Cards
7. TV Interview Show
8. Swap Meet
9. Multiplication
10. Meet the Pros
Put the activity guide on your web site for your leaders to download, or print copies to distribute. Order today for only $29.Since this is a downloadable Guide, you’ll have it immediately.
