Successful Networking!

T﻿he CIPD Branch inThames Valleyis one of the largest CIPD branches in the country with over 4,300 members across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and North Hampshire. We aim to support, inform and inspire everyone who has an interest in people management in the Thames Valley area. We offer an integrated programme of events throughout the year designed to meet the needs of our members, from students to senior practitioners, which provides opportunities for networking and continuous professional development. We offer specialist events and conferences focusing on specific groups of members and/or key HR and Development topics. We have two Special Interest Groups (SIGs): one for Independent Consultants, and one for members with an interest in Coaching and Mentoring. Like ourFacebook pageorsign up to our email updatesfor the latest news and events information.

The CIPD Branch in Thames Valley

This session is facilitated by CIPD Thames Valley. Stripping networking back to the key elements that make it work.

Coach and Horses

EVENT DETAILSWe are delighted to be returning to face to face events and our topic for this session is one of the most important activities for independent consultants – networking. We are delighted that the session will be led by networking expert Cathy Dunbabin who will share her great knowledge and experience to help us all improve our networking skills. Cathy calls her session ‘Naked Networking’ but don’t worry, nothing apart from the secrets of great networking will be exposed! Cathy will cover:

Stripping Away Myths
•	How to find the right networking group for you
•	What to plan and prepare in advance

Exposing Yourself
•	Walking into a room full of strangers with confidence
•	Getting away from the business card ‘flashers’ who just want to sell to you.
•	Questions to kick off a conversation

Your introduction – The Bare Essentials
•	Differentiate yourself from the competition.
•	Key elements of an engaging 1 minute introduction
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERCathy DunbabinLinkedIn says I’m a Business Networking Specialist connecting professionals, supporting and encouraging effective relationship development. That all sounds grand but what does it mean?
 
I’ve been involved with several business networking organisations and became seriously addicted to networking and the benefits it delivers. So I set up my own professional business networking group with my partner Sonia Kearns called <a href="https://opendoorz.biz" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Opendoorz</a>, which is soon to celebrate its 11th anniversary. 
VENUE DETAILS:Please arrive for 10:15 with a start time of 10:30.This session includes light refreshments, tea &amp; coffee.Parking available .

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