PeerMeetUp presentation 19/-04/2016 Londone

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#peermeetup
Hello, I’m Safaraz (Saf)
I’m going to talk to you about why
there is a need for training providers
to connect, collaborate, learn & share
with each other even more so than
ever before?
By @SafarazAli

2. #peermeetup
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& Why is there a need for a...

3. For employers - we are the connection with apprenticeships for
most and source of information but…
What can we tell them about…
– Levy?
– Trailblazers vs. SASE Frameworks?
– AGE grants?
– Funding availability?
Can we really service all their needs?
Training Providers are a source and
fountain of knowledge…

4. The reality is that we no longer live in
a world where nothing changes for xx
years
The world that you and I now work in, is
constantly evolving. The skill set that it
takes to survive and hopefully thrive is
different to what it was even a year ago

5. Having XX years of experience in a sector/industry no longer has a
significant role as a success factor anymore. YES it plays a plays a part
but an ever decreasing one. How we learn has changed and there is a
need to change further.
Its our ability to react and adapt that is the key.
– we have more emphasis NOW than ever before for training –
webinars/seminars, classes have a much bigger role to play along with
learning from our peers, mentors, coaches and networking

6. The existing model for
learning
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7. A new model for learning?
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8. Its not just how we learn that has changed and
needs to change but our whole approach to
business planning.
Again, its our ability to react and adapt…

9. Business planning
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10. How is peer networking different from
conventional networking?
Conventional networking is the most popular and most recognisable form of
networking. Its about selling your product or service…
• Not specific to industry or market
• General idea is to bring people together to exchange conversations around
what their business is and find people who they could add value too (rarely
vice versa)
• Attendees collect thousands of business cards, many of whom are no use to
them
Peer networking isn’t held as a public event
• These networking events are advertised specifically to the target markets
• Presented with people in your own sector
• Is about coming together with others to share experiences, advice and best
practice and to gain inspiration and ideas.

11. How does a PeerMeetUp look
in my head?
(Open to suggestions as to what it looks like in yours)
PeerMeetUp is a new and innovative approach to networking
• Every PeerMeetUp will have people from specific industries who will be
delivering workshop and training sessions for attendees to gain tailored market
knowledge
• Attendees will be able to meet key stake holders in their industry
• Saves time when meeting people by meeting the right people from the start
• Build your own network and reputation to your target audiences
• Gain and share valuable knowledge, experiences
• Opportunity to showcase your experience through workshops and raise your
profile
PeerMeetUp is about connecting and collaborating with the right people.

12. What will PeerMeetUp involve?
Monthly meet ups will consist of events based on topics
which are needed by the attendees.
• You will have the opportunity to network with key stake
holders
PeerMeetUp will introduce a range of innovative tools to
engage beyond the hours you meet every month
• Slack is an online collaborative tool which we will be using to
create discussions which involve solving real problems
through collaboration
• We will also be running a Whatsapp group

13. So what else…
We launched Peer Meetup for Training Providers in London on 23rd March
2016 so what next…
• We have plans to grow nationally with the right partners, contact us if you
are interested in any capacity
• PeerMeetUp will introduce a range of communication tools to engage
beyond the hours you meet every month
• Slack is an online collaborative tool which we will be using to create
discussions which involve solving real problems through collaboration
What would you like to see?

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15. Its simply this….
Our sector is hard and keeps getting harder, but
there is no time to mourn the past or to feel sorry
for ourselves. Its our job as leaders in our business
to adjust to the reality of the current market place
which isn’t going to slow down for us.
The real challenge is to see each other as
collaborators not competitors and to give before we
ask… that and moving fast enough!