A key part of what the Chamber offers is networking, and we want you to get the most out of it.

But not everyone is a natural networker and some of us inevitably feel a little rusty and reticent after two years of interruptions and little face-to-face contact.

We’ve enlisted networking expert Jeni Smith to help you overcome some of those barriers and get even more from our extensive events programme.

This interactive session will give you the tools to network effectively, and the confidence to put them into practice.

Filled with practical techniques for building new relationships, nurturing the ones you already have, and improving your networking return on investment - this is a training session not to be missed!

You’ll also have the opportunity to get straight into the thick of it by joining a Chamber Exchange event at 12:30. The Chamber Exchange networking event is Platinum Jubilee themed and includes lunch. If you would like to also attend this event book your place here

What will be covered?

• The Power & Principles of Networking

A look at academic research showcasing the power of networking for businesses and individuals, and a foundation for how/why we give and receive referrals

• Room Reading

How to get into conversations by reading the room, and how to get out once the conversation’s ended

• Small Talk

Practical tips for navigating the world of small talk

• Elevator Pitch

Building a powerful elevator pitch that connects with your audience

• Connection Marketing

Adding value to the people in your network, and the impact of being nice!

• Relationship Management

Practical tools and techniques for building and nurturing relationships

When registering for this event you’ll have the opportunity to tell us what areas of networking you’d like support in so the training session can be better tailored to you.

Speaker

Jeni Smith has an extensive career founding and running networking groups across the UK, and now empowers businesses and academics to get more out of networking by delivering training and consultancy.

During her career Jeni has won several awards in enterprise including being named within the ‘Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs’ in the UK, ‘Growth Accelerator Programme’ winner, and finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021.

Between 2017-19 she conducted two rounds of academic research with Durham University, exploring her unique strategic business networking model. The research results spurred her on to launch NetKno and are what we now use to develop bespoke networking strategies for consultancy clients and NetKno-Who subscribers.