Structured Event Networking is a timed activity that is designed to facilitate quick, face-to-face interactions between delegates in a conference or event
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Coming prepared, with best practices in mind, can help ease your nerves so you can focus on creating meaningful connections.
- Due to the structured format, it’s ideal for people who are a bit unsure when it comes to a room full of strangers and is a great way to pin point exactly which people in the room you would like to connect with post event.
- As such, attending a structured networking event takes a bit more thought and preparation than a traditional networking event.
- Coming prepared, with best practices in mind, can help ease your nerves so you can focus on creating meaningful connections.
Here are our top networking tips to try at our next event.
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Typically teh structured networking session provides approx 5-10 mins to learn about each other’s businesses.
You take it in turns and have 2 mins each to introduce yourself. The best way to maximise your time is to know exactly what you are going to say beforehand so the other person instantly understands what it is that you do. Here are some suggestions to include in your pitch:
- Your name
- Name of your business
- What your business does
Be very brief and straight to the point !
This includes a pen, paper to take notes, and business cards or get a QR code at the very least.
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The best networkers always ask “What can I do for you?” before even thinking about “What can you do for me?”.
Relationships are built on trust, and if you give the impression it’s a one way street, you will find it difficult to make real connections.
Think about ways you can help others, and they’ll help you in return.
If you get time, or even after the structured networking segment is finished, ask them questions about their business.
This shows you are interested and they will remember you for it.
There’s only one you and your skills and experience are unique. Don’t shortchange yourself and pretend to be someone you’re not.
People appreciate authenticity and it’s key to cultivating meaningful connections with the people around you.
Unfortunately, this is the part people tend to forget about.
Our suggestions for continuing the conversation are
Unfortunately this is the part people tend to forget about. We cannot stress enough the importance of following up after attending one of our speed networking events. Our suggestions for continuing the conversation are:
- Add them on LinkedIn
- Look up their posts on LinkendIn page and Like them or comment
- Send them a thank you email and suggest you catch up for a coffee chat within the next 2 weeks.
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