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Networking…
The what, the why, and the how?
Steven Burda
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Today’s Agenda
Introduction… Networking: what & why? How: Types & Uses of Networking? Do’s & Don’ts of Networking! YOU can do it! Examples of effective use via Web 2.0 Questions, Comments, Stories?
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Introduction: Who am I?
Temple University, FSBM, BBA St. Joseph’s University, MBA Villanova University, Post-MBA
Dale Carnegie, Professional Certificate Candidate, 2010-2014, Doctor of Business Administration
Currently: The Boeing Company (full-time) Currently: Burda Consulting Co. (my non-profit) Past: Lockheed Martin, SunGard Data Systems, CIGNA,
SalomonSmithBarney.
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Why am I here?
Worked in many departments, with many people, made successful business deals/leads.
“Been there, done that” – known as “Go-to guy”
Communicative; “Networking Expert & Guru”
Connector – “Career Coach” – My hobby!
Started my own non-profit consulting company on my “free time” to pay-it-forward: Burda Consulting Co.
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Basics: What is Networking?
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines
networking ...
– the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions.
– the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.
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Basics: Why Network?
Process of establishing mutually beneficial relationships. Give and take concept.
Exchange of information, ideas, and support.
Bottom line, it will lead to:
- new opportunities, increased revenue
- learning & development, jobs/leads!
- build trust, friendships, “Sky’s the Limit!”
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Basics: How to Network?
2 types, many approaches.
Traditional Networking (everyday!): - face-to-face, BNI, Social Events/Clubs, Job Fairs. - Volunteering, Dinners, Sport Events, “Golf Outing,” etc!!!
Virtual Networking: 21st century - Social media, Web 2.0, online collaboration, - sites like Linkedin, Skype, Plaxo, Ecademy (Business) - sites like Facebook, Twitter, Blogger (both B&P!!!)
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Easy in theory…
…Harder in practice?
(yet everyone’s doing it!)
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Network successfully by…
Reach out; Participate; Stay connected. Meet, talk, listen = Quality vs. Quantity Communicate, be concise. Be your best = 1st impressions matter! Offer help, advice, support. Take time, Give first… rewards will come!
“Dig your well before you’re thirsty.”
Quote by Harvey Mackay:
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(Virtual) Networking DOs…
Do connect with “real world” friends, colleagues. Do keep your profile current/updated. Meet new & exciting people = be an opportunist! Be likable, friendly & approachable. Have confidence; not arrogance. Be an optimist; not a pessimist. Follow-up, introduce others, facilitate discussions. Brand yourself – get known, be heard, & recognized! Personalize your requests & approaches! Do have fun doing it!!
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(Virtual) Networking DON’Ts…
Don’t presume anything while meeting new people. Don’t assume people have to help/owe you. Don’t be a salesman, even if you are! Don’t think “ME!” but “them!” Don’t ramble or go-off track. Don’t spam or bother your network! Don’t abuse your network; Don’t ignore others! Don’t give up! Don’t do it just because you have to!
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YOU can do it too!
You can be successful networker! It’s called networking because it takes work:
time, effort & practice! Establish online presence, participate in
discussions, earn expertise! Network, Network, Network. Mentor & be mentored; Read books like… ● "Never Eat Alone" ● "A Friend in Every City" ● "The Power of Nice" ●
"The Virtual Handshake" ● "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" ●
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Utilize sites like Linkedin for…
- Job & Market Research- Control Information, Prepare for Interviews- Company Research/Intelligence- Re-Connect- Personal Brand, Establish Credibility- Connections & Collaborations- Resources for projects/articles- Questions & Answers: Participate!- Give & Get References: Promote Others- Improve Google Ranking; Stand out!- Become a Bigger Business/Get Leads- Passive (“Real-Time”) Digital Resume
Sometimes it’s not just what you know, but WHO you know & who knows YOU.
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New Opportunities; Business Proposals; even Job Offers! Meeting and collaborating with new, interesting people; both
professionally and personally; locally and globally. Invaluable and ongoing professional learning & development. Found mentors and mentored others = mutual harmony! I’m ranked #1 most recommended & most connected
person/connector/networker on Linkedin (of 50 million professionals). Increased my VCP = Visibility, Credibility, Profitability Featured, quoted and included in major books and magazines, such as
CIO, The Economist, Entrepreneur, WSJ, Market Watch, Fins, others…
September 2009 book: "The Connectors: How the World's Most Successful Businesspeople Build Relationships and Win Clients for Life" (ISBN: 978-0-470-48818-8, Hardcover, 272 pages, Wiley & Sons)
My own success on Linkedin led to…
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Questions, Comments, Stories?
I can always be reached & be contacted at:www.linkedin.com/in/burdae-mail: burda.mba @gmail.com
http://www.cio.com/article/print/470122
http://twitter.com/sburda
http://whyWebPR.com/burda