HOW TO NETWORK LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT (CAUSE IT DOES)
@JodiJefferson
@KatieFelten
@RaiseCache
#ssnetworkingSkillshare Class, September 2011
AGENDA
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o INTRODUCTIONS
oLESSONo whoo whato whereo how
oNETWORKING BREAKOUTo test what you learned
TIME FOR INTRODUCTIONS!
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INTRODUCTION
o nameo what you do/what you’d like to doo connectionso Hurdles
DEFINE
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NETWORKING:
o socioeconomic activities by which groups of like-minded people recognize, create or act upon business opportunities
o any netlike combination of filaments, lines, veins, passages or the like: a network of arteries; a network of sewers under the city.
via wikipeida & dictionary.com
DEFINE
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SOCIAL NETWORKING
o a social networking service is an online platform or site that focuses on building and reflecting social relations among people, who, for example, share interests or activities.
via wikipeida
DEFINE
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NETWORKING:
o a person who seeks employment by staying on their grind
o how white-collar executives hook up
via urban dictionary
DEFINE
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SOCIAL NETWORKING:
o a collection of websites that allow people to
o socialize online with people who have similar interests
via urban dictionary
o allow them to stalk the girl next door
NETWORKING AS THE FABRIC OF YOUR LIFE
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Net is defined as…openwork fabric made of threads of a cord that are woven or knotted together at regular intervals
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J. KELLY HOEY
HOW TO NETWORK?
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o create an engaged audience
o seek meaningful connections
o develop a goal-oriented strategy
o be selfish…sometimes
o develop connections not contacts
o drink 50 coffees now, tap in later
“Oh I’ve tweeted with them”
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…rather than
“Yeah we met and shared a drink”
People don’t necessarily remember whom they have and have not tweeted. But I bet you they remember whom they’ve shared a REAL conversation with
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HARRISON KATZ
USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO MAKE REAL LIFE (OFFLINE) CONNECTIONS
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WHO? WHY?
WHERE? RESEARCH
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PLAN OF ATTACK!
“WHAT DO YOU DO?”
FLY SOLO OR +1 HAVE FUN!
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TACTICS
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TACTICS
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o listen– learn from others
o use the “Bathroom” excuse
o manage your contacts
o no slurring and spitting
o say “hi”
o handshakes and eyecontact
o be friendly!
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FOLLOW UP!
TOOLS
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•Sonar.me•Twitter•Tweetups•Plancast•Lanyrd•Twitvite•Data.com•LinkedIn•Twello•Followerwonk•Stack Overflow•Quora
TOOLS TO MANAGE & GROW YOUR NETWORK
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LET’S NETWORK!
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LET’S NETWORK!
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•think of 2 people you want to meet
•think of how you can help 2 people in the room
• what could you introduce them to?
•get their contact info (LinkedIn, email, twitter, blog)
LET’S NETWORK!
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•Connect online
• Hashable• Email• LinkedIn• Twitter
•Send a brief note: “Great meeting you at…”
•Connect again!
LET’S NETWORK!
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•GOAL: HAVE COFFEE OR PLAN TO ATTEND ANOTHER EVENT WITH ONE PERSON YOU MEET TONIGHT
HAPPY NETWORKING
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