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Networking for
Working
Professionals
Making Small Talk
No Big Deal
erikgreen | @ErikGreen
Erik W. Green, Ph.D.
Texas MBA+ Communication Coach
The person that has a great idea but is unable to
communicate it clearly is…
…only slightly better off than the person that
has no idea at all.
The person that has great qualifications
but is unable to communicate them clearly
and consistently…
Walk me through your resume
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdRt0ckVl9M
Who you know
What you know
who You Are
Progressing Changing Deciding
Exploring Confused
People Talking with People
Discover Hidden Meanings
Continually
redefine
priorities
Create Organized Systems
Strong concern
for others
Deeply reflective
INFJ
Key Assumptions
Meaning not in words
Cannot NOT make impression
Being in sync  clarity
Your Professional Development
#1 Articulate 5 Differentiation Phrases
#2 Deliver 30-second Pitch
#3 Form Impressions - Interpersonal Attractiveness
#4 Portray Memorable Non/Verbal Communication
#5 Build and Nurture your Professional Network
Articulate your
5 Differentiation Phrases
Skill Development #1
#1
Five Differentiation Phrases
Know Yourself.
Know Your Audience.
What do you do well?
What is your most
noteworthy
personal trait?
What do you want to be
known for?
What qualities and
characteristics differentiate
you among your peers?
What do you
do that adds
value?
#1
Deliver your
30-second Pitch
Skill Development #2
#2
We live our lives in images and stories
Introduction: name with point of reference
Hook: project of value, familiarity with work
Content: bit of resume, pitch for idea or project
Question: seek clarification, perspective, follow-up
Closing: appreciation, aim toward future interaction
#230-second Pitch
Form Impressions through your
Interpersonal Attractiveness
Skill Development #3
#3
Social Intelligence
• Chart
http://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_goleman_on_compassion
• Primal Empathy
• Attunement
• Empathic Accuracy
• Social Cognition
Social
Awareness
• Synchrony
• Self-Presentation
• Influence
• Concern
Social
Facility
Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational.
Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational. Be Smart.
Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational. Be Smart. Be Authentic.
Networking is about who you know, what you know, & who you are.
Be Relational. Be Smart. Be Authentic.
People Talking with People
Interpersonal Attractiveness
Social Attraction.
Task Attraction.
What was unique about the colleagues
you talked with?
What is his/her most
noteworthy
accomplishment? What do you have in common?
How can you build off of this
interaction for future
networking?
What can he or
she do that adds
value?
#3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdkOo9zlyF8
Portray memorable
Non/Verbal Communication
Skill Development #4
#4
7%
38%
55%
http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2012/10/23/10-networking-conversation-starters-youll-actually-use/
http://www.businessinsider.com/smart-people-to-follow-on-twitter-2012-6?op=1
Credit: http://www.tringnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/TRING-Business-Networking-Groups.jpg
Possible Networking Scenario
Nonverbal Communication
Can you identify effective/ineffective
instances of nonverbal communication?
Can you identify opportunities to enter
conversations?
#4
Credit: http://www.tringnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/TRING-Business-Networking-Groups.jpg
Credit: http://www.tringnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/TRING-Business-Networking-Groups.jpg
Credit: http://www.tringnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Portland_Business-Network-Meeting.jpg
Credit: https://www.bluesteps.com/Client/Images/group-of-executives-networking.jpg
Impression is being formed
Touch - most basic Smell - most sensitive
Getting into and out of
the conversation
is all a part of your impression
Eat and drink responsibly
Become a left-handed eater & drinker
You are always on
Beware of the Bubble
Four Feet
Build and Nurture your
Professional Network
Skill Development #5
#5
from: Steve Dalton
The2-hourJobSearch Create 40-employer target list
Sort based on ease of contact data
Draft outreach e-mail
Identify most promising starting contact at Top 5
Send first batch of interview requests
https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/alumni#panel-1
Straightforward Subject
“Thought you might be interested to talk” won’t cut it
“Two quick questions about your McCombs presentation” will
Brief and Personal Greeting (tailor all e-mails)
Genuine Context
My colleague, _________, had great things to say about your work and
suggested I reach out to you to discuss my interest in the ______________
industry.
#5Building your Network
#5Building your Network
State the Desired Goal (have a call to action)
Persuasive Pitch
How will they benefit (if at all)
If no angle, simply thank them for their time
The Close (name, position, company, contact information)
http://www.businessinsider.com/tips-on-crafting-outreach-emails-2013-1
http://shiftingcareers.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/29/mastering-the-informational-interview/?_r=2
Always send Thank You notes
Differentiate yourself.
Nail your Brief introduction.
Be Interpersonally attractive.
Portray Memorable nonverbals.
Nurture your network.
Networking for
Working
Professionals
Making Small Talk
No Big Deal
erikgreen | @ErikGreen
Erik W. Green, Ph.D.
Texas MBA+ Communication Coach

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