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No Networking on New Year’s Eve
4th January | 0 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
Perhaps stating the obvious, but hanging out on New Year’s Eve is best done with those you know, love and trust. There are definitely good times and places to discuss your future plans with new connections, but NYE is not it. If you are like me, and always share two or three sincere new years resolutions, swearing you will not waver, only to find you replaced these with alternative, even... -
New York Networking
18th November 2009 | 0 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
Contrary to what the title may suggest, this blog is about cultural differences, especially those encountered when networking.
Briefly on the differences I have noticed: continental Europeans have a lot of confidence when making new connections, are very enthusiastic for a few weeks and then seem to either loose interest or get distracted.
So, on to Americans who are known to be good and confident networkers. Well, generally speaking that is definitely... -
Spot the Committed Networker
27th October 2009 | 0 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
When was the last time you made a new contact, felt very excited about the prospects this contact painted for you, and gave up waiting for a reaction after a couple of soft reminders?
My term for this kind of networker is the ‘False Promiser’. Those who do not deliver on promises made to you. Don’t be that person!
Do take control and look at your own networking techniques, are you asking... -
Networking; what goes around, comes around?
12th October 2009 | 1 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
As with everything, there are different experiences with the actual benefits of networking. Some say they definitely get as much out of their network as they put in, where others do not see any pay off for their efforts.
What is the difference? Being one of those people who put a lot of effort into networking, I would say the difference is due to a few factors.Are you networking to serve... -
Architects’ Galore
21st September 2009 | 0 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
Architects Galore
Often, when I ask, architects tell me that they, as a group, are not very good at networking. Having been a grateful guests at many architects dos I have to say I agree. Architects are, in general, great party-people, but not that good at mingling outside their group of known associates.
Here is a first step for architects into networking: share! Given that the parties organised by architects are often... -
Networking and Food
14th September 2009 | 1 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
Networking and Food
Food, just to stay on this subject a bit longer, seems to be an integral part of networking gatherings these days. Wonder why? I think because food is a good icebreaker and serves as a good distraction, when you are, temporarily, standing by yourself, looking for something to do.
So, I am definitely in favour of food when networking. However, I would also like to make a call for... -
Have a nice dinner every time
1st September 2009 | 0 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
You may be one of the people who, over the years, have asked me how to deal with formal dinners. Accepting the invite, figuring out whether you can or cannot bring a guest, is all pretty easy. Dress code is a tricky bit, especially since not every invite is all that clear about it or even using the right terminology to describe what they are looking for. In those cases... -
Theodore Zeldin
24th August 2009 | 0 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
The other day I went to an event organised by Theodore Zeldin CBE and the Oxford Muse Foundation (see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Zeldin). His big thing is to improve people’s relations by improving the way we talk with each other. The event was held in Regent’s Park and in order to join in you had to agree to meet and converse with a complete stranger. I loved the idea of being given... -
Networking in Partnership – part 1
24th August 2009 | 1 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
You might be someone who dreads going to receptions, seminars and other professional gatherings on your own. Well, you are not on your own; in fact, the majority of people there will feel like you to some more or lesser degree. It remains pretty scary for a lot of people to walk into a room full of strangers.
There are a few basic rules that will make your reception experience, as... -
Super Connected
14th August 2009 | 1 comments | 0 votes yet, click here to agree or disagree
After having been an average user of social networking sites, I recently decided to step things up a bit. I became a member of a networking site within a networking site on the promise that I would have up to 500 more contacts by the end of the week.
The promise definitely came true! I have been connecting with lots of people for the last week and I have a lot...
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Daphne Thissen
Daphne is founding Managing Director of The Partnership Builder, a successfulinternational management and leadership development firm specialising in soft skills, networking and relationship management training.She is a charismatic, influential and highly accomplished presenter with exceptional communications skills. She is a member of the International Coach Federation and of the International Association of Facilitators. With over seven years facilitating relations between international creative organisations, Daphne is ideally positioned to pass on networking and relationship building skills.
