How To Become A More Confident And Effective Networker: 4 June 2014

How To Become A More Confident And Effective Networker

Date: Wednesday 4th June 2014

Venue: UCL, Bloomsbury Campus (to be confirmed upon booking)

Time: 1.00 - 5.00pm

The 'How To Become A More Confident And Effective Networker' workshop is one of a a three part mini-course, Communicating Science to Business, that helps to prepare academics looking to maximise the benefits of presenting their academic research to business audiences.

The other 2 parts of the mini-courses are:

• How to Engage with Businesses
• Presenting to Business

The stand alone workshops together make up a short programme - attend all three to maximise the value of participating. Particpants that complete all three sessions in the same academic year will receive a certificate to mark their achievements.

HOW TO BECOME A MORE CONFIDENT AND EFFECTIVE NETWORKER

Who should attend?
UCL staff who are interested in learning how to make the most of networking opportunities with potential business, investor, researcher or other collaboration partner.

About the workshop:
In today's highly competitive world, being a confident and effective networker sets you apart from the crowd. You become more visible, always feel in control and will always create more business opportunities than the average. 99% of people dread this vital activity; this session will help you overcome all your fears and concerns.

The workshop focuses on networking and business development skills - in particular how to 'work' a roomful of people. We will de-mystify the process of networking and will help you to relish every roomful of people as a roomful of potential future collaborators and contacts.

Attendees spoke about the previous ‘networking' workshop held, commenting,

“Interesting, thought provoking - everyone should do."

"Excellent short workshop that dimistifies networking."

The workshop will help you by:

• Divulging the secrets to help you destroy all those fears of working the room
• Helping you to be in control, break the ice and start the conversation with strangers
• Showing you how to approach the appropriate people, break into groups and move on with ease and consideration
• Presenting you with ideas with what to talk about and how to be interesting
• Spellings out a process for following up, ensuring you leave every event with a potential business opportunity
• Revealing how you can raise your profile

About the presenter:

The workshop is led by Sue Tonks, a professional speaker and trainer who works extensively with business people and academics at all levels - her message is relevant to everyone who needs to made contacts, create collaborations and progress with their research, programmes or business in the future. It is a must for future business and a must in all areas of your life.

How do I register?
Participation is free but places are limited to 30 people. Please register using the link above.

Terms and Conditions

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• If an e-mail confirmation has not been received after completing the registration process, please contact n.scanlon@ucl.ac.uk.

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Cancellations and Refunds

General

• All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing 3 full working days (Monday – Friday) prior to the start of the event to n.scanlon@ucl.ac.uk.

• If the above notification period is not given, or in the event of non-attendance, then the following cancellation fee applies:

£25 for a half-day workshop or £50 for 1 or more days - whatever the reason

• Illness: in the event of non-attendance due to illness, a doctor’s certificate must be provided otherwise the full cancellation fee will be charged.

• Individuals who withdraw after the start of an event will still be liable for the cancellation fee.
  
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• UCL Students
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• Externals
  External businesses/individuals will be contacted directly for payment details if they don’t comply with the cancellation policy.

Speakers

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Filming and Photography

• Please note that for teaching and promotional purposes there may be a professional photographer and video production taking place during the event.

Delegate Access and Dietary Requirements

• UCL Advances makes every effort that their events are accessible and enjoyable for all attendees and we will always provide a vegetarian option in refreshments supplied.
  
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