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Networking At Its Best
Our One-Day Skill-Building Program
Networking is no longer just a job-finding skill.It's a professional competency. So, throw out your old definition of networking. This comprehensive Contacts Count Program will help your employees or members reap the many benefits of networking to:
Get the job done,
Get the business,
Get behind new programs and initiatives - and
Get ahead.
Based on the best-selling book, Make Your Contacts Count, this program helps attendees build their social capital and increase their social acumen both inside and outside your organization. Participants will
Assess their current networking skill level
Master the 3 key moments in every relationship
Advance through the 6 stages in any relationship
Make conversations flow and ask good questions
Remember names - - and make theirs memorable
Answer "What do you do?" in a way that shows character & competence
Steer small talk to uncover resources and opportunities
Make the most of memberships, associations, and conferences
Develop a "big picture" network that gets them timely information
Handle awkward networking situations
Teach people how to use their expertise, what to count on them
Know what to do and say in a variety of professional situations
Tell success stories that help people see the value they bring in the workplace
Uncork bureaucratic bottlenecks, round up talent, gather business intelligence, increase productivity, find resources, build partnerships
Penetrate the "inner circle" in the groups they join
One 7-Hr Day 2 Half-day sessions 3 2.5-hour sessions 7 One-hr sessions or webinars
"Very engaging and practical. A "must see" for any professional!" Russ Holbrook, HR and Operations, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
"I've worked with Contact Counts for more than 6 years and have seen its methods applied successfully by everyone from nervous emerging leaders to experienced professionals and top executives in many industries and professions." Kristin Clarke, CAE, American Society of Association Executives & the Center for Association Leadership
"You were a huge hit!! You unlocked the secrets of meeting, greeting, and nurturing networks. You added so much value to our meeting." Ann Marie Rosa, PricewaterhouseCoopers
"Essential to personal effectiveness. Connect for the right reasons, make other people feel important." Bruce Nolan, Director, Treasury Executive Institute
A few recent clients include: Kraft Foods, Booz Allen, Lockheed Martin, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, Corning, Raytheon, Bank of America, GeorgetownUniversity, GeorgeWashingtonUniversity, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, National Geographic Society, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Department of State and NIH.
Call Lynne Waymon at 301-589-8633 if you'd like to preview the course materials, talk about customization for your organization, and find a certified trainer in your area.