the Art of Business Social Networking and Make Meaningful Connections with Confidence

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Duration

Flexible – from 90 minutes to a half-day session

Language of Delivery

Cantonese, English or Mandarin

Introduction

Business social networking is a crucial skill for professionals who want to build valuable connections and advance their careers. However, many individuals feel anxious and resistant when it comes to networking events and engaging in small talk.

In the seminar “Business Social Networking: How to Mix and Mingle with Confidence and Ease,” participants will learn practical techniques to handle common business social situations with confidence.

From mastering the art of mixing and mingling to gracefully joining and exiting conversations, this interactive workshop will equip participants with the skills to navigate networking events with ease and make meaningful connections.

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Course Details

Objectives

The objective of this seminar is to empower participants with the knowledge and strategies to confidently engage in business social networking. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to handle common business social situations with confidence, especially in terms of mixing and mingling. They will understand the reasons behind anxieties and resistance to networking events and small talk and learn techniques to overcome them.

The seminar aims to provide participants with the skills to gracefully join and exit conversations in a cocktail event setting. Through practical exercises, including a Cocktail Event exercise, participants will have the opportunity to practice and hone their networking skills.

Methodology

This seminar adopts an interactive and experiential approach to facilitate effective learning and skill development. Participants will engage in informative presentations, discussions, role-play activities, and practical exercises designed to simulate real networking scenarios. They will learn practical techniques and strategies to handle common business social situations with confidence, including mixing and mingling.

The seminar will explore the reasons behind anxieties and resistance to networking events and provide tools to move past them. The Cocktail Event exercise will allow participants to apply their newly acquired networking skills in a supportive environment. Real-life examples and best practices will be shared to enhance participants’ understanding and ability to navigate business social networking with ease

Key Takeaways

Participants will leave this seminar with increased confidence in their ability to navigate business social networking events. They will have learned practical techniques to handle common business social situations, especially mixing and mingling, with ease. Participants will gain insights into the reasons behind anxieties and resistance to networking events and acquire strategies to overcome them. The seminar empowers participants to gracefully join and exit conversations in a cocktail event setting, enhancing their networking effectiveness and ultimately making more meaningful connections.

Agenda
  • Introduction to the importance of business social networking
  • Understanding common anxieties and resistance to networking events
  • Techniques to handle business social situations with confidence
  • Mastering the art of mixing and mingling
  • Strategies to gracefully join and exit conversations in a cocktail event
  • Cocktail Event exercise to practice new networking skills
  • Interactive exercises, role-play activities, and discussions
Target Participants

This seminar is suitable for professionals at all levels who want to enhance their business social networking skills and build meaningful connections. It is beneficial for individuals who feel anxious or resistant towards networking events and small talk and want to overcome these challenges. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to refine your networking techniques or someone who is new to networking, this seminar will provide valuable insights and practical techniques to mix and mingle with confidence and ease in business settings.