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Strategic Networking: How to Make Connections That
MatterNovember 25, 2015
Strategic Networking Agenda
Time Agenda Item
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration, light dinner and networking
6:00 – 6:05 p.m. Welcome
6:05 – 6:45 p.m. Presentation: Networking with Purpose
6:45 – 7:50 p.m. Roundtable Discussions: Steps of Networking
7:50 – 8:00 p.m. Key Take-Aways
Strategic Networking Who’s in the room?
• Manny Gill, Senior Manager, Commercial Automotive Programs, Scotiabank
• Romana Zafar, Senior Manager, Global Wealth Management Systems, Scotiabank
• Fauzia Asim, Senior Financial Advisor, Scotiabank
• Rene Berrospi, PINs@YorkU• Daniel Cheoreanu, Association of
Romanian Engineers in Canada (AREC)
• Alexander Markin, PINs@YorkU• Emiliano Mendez, Latin American
MBA Alumni Network (LAMBA)
Strategic NetworkingNetworking with Purpose
Jaime Gonzalez, LPMN
Networking with purpose
Professional opportunities & the hidden marketNovember 25th, 2015
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 6
"Networking is everything"John Tory – Nov 11, 2015
Goals and expectations Why should we network? Context for PIN leaders Preparation and tool kit Volunteering and networking opportunities Networking with purpose, leading to professional
opportunities Q & A
Agenda
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 7
Individual / personal Organization members Organization leaders (PINs) Employeers Government agencies
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 8
Goals and expectations
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 9
Why should we network? Networking is defined as the act of making
contact and exchanging information with other people, groups and institutions to develop mutually beneficial relationships
◦ Networking 45%◦ Internet job board 20%◦ Agencies 10%◦ Direct Approach 10%◦ Advertisement 5%◦ Other 10%
Look for synergy a cooperation with similar organizations
Generate bigger impact to membership like LNBB and other cooperation initiatives
Visibility for the organization and increased benefits for membership
Sponsorship and grants
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 10
Context for PIN leaders
Accomplishments/business plan Crisp and inviting portfolio Strengths, interests, passions Value proposition (Brand) Mission, Vision, Values … 30 seconds elevator speech Compelling online presence Target partnerships
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 11
Preparation and Tool kit
Professional associations Community organizations Cultural & festivals Government and trade Non-for-profit sector
Volunteering and networking opportunities
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 12
Participation in events One on one meetings Referrals and contacts Online presence Volunteering
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 13
Networking with purpose, leading to professional opportunities
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 14
Tips leading to professional opportunities1. Give first, then receive2. Strategic Introduction3. Focus on quality not quantity4. Follow up and then follow up again5. Identify other’s passions6. Network up and network down7. Take care of your profile8. Seek for common ground
Jaime Gonzalez, PMP 15
Thanks and good [email protected](416) 880 2259ca.linkedin.com/in/jaimegonzalezpmp
Strategic NetworkingRoundtable Discussions
Stages of networking:
A. Build and Maintain Meaningful Professional Relationships
B. Online Networking
C. Face-to-Face Networking15 minutes!
Strategic NetworkingRoundtable Discussions
Stages of networking:
A. Build and Maintain Meaningful Professional Relationships
B. Online Networking
C. Face-to-Face Networking
Strategic NetworkingKey Take-Aways
• What have we learned today?
• What is one thing that you will do to apply what you have learned today?
Thank You!www.networksforimmigrants.ca
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