Networking – Non Valley 2008

A few words from Shannon Clark

Crowded rooms.Usually nametags w/company.Lots of scanning.Taught to spend no more than 2 minutes before moving on.

“speed networking”

All about what can you do for me…

Same room.

Very different results.

Starting with goal.

Networking is about giving.

1. Listen, really listen2. 3. 4.

5. 6.

1. Listen, really listen

2. Network to give3. 4.

5. 6.

1. Listen, really listen2. Network to give

3. Be concise and clear4.

5. 6.

1. Listen, really listen2. Network to give3. Be concise and clear

4. Parties and events are the starting point, not the end

5. 6.

1. Listen, really listen2. Network to give3. Be concise and clear4. Parties and events are the starting

point, not the end

5. It is NOT quid-pro-quo6.


point, not the end 5. It is NOT quid-pro-quo6.Know what to ask for and

ask for it


point, not the end 5. It is NOT quid-pro-quo6. Know what to ask for and ask for it

1. Make your card useful2. 3. 4. 5.

1. Make your card useful

2. Write notes immediately3. 4. 5.

1. Make your card useful2. Write notes immediately

3. Discard immediately (as needed)

4. 5.

1. Make your card useful2. Write notes immediately3. Discard immediately (as needed)

4. Provide context5.

1. Make your card useful2. Write notes immediately3. Discard immediately (as needed)4. Provide context

5. Convert to digital quickly

1. Make your card useful2. Write notes immediately3. Discard immediately (as needed)4. Provide context5. Convert to digital quickly

And don’t forget – Networking is about giving

This talk is based on two posts to my blog+ years of experiences at 100’s of events

Please visit:shannonclark.wordpress.com/tag/networking

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