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Art of the Handshake - THE Networking Skills Workshop

Friday 10th March 2006 in Central London

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In today?s world there are two key strategies for business growth: the Internet and Networking. The right skills and expertise are essential for both. Whilst there has been no shortage of Internet training, the vital skills of networking have been neglected.

One of the hallmarks of highly successful individuals, from Jack Welch to Richard Branson, is that they network constantly.

Networking is essential for any corporate executive, where networking internally can be as important as networking externally.

A significant proportion of small businesses spend more than half their time networking for new business.

Professionals have to be proactive to generate business with networking being the primary source of new contacts and income.

Art of the Handshake:

Is a practical skills based workshop giving you not just theory, but coaching and feedback, leaving you equipped with the tools and skills to network effectively;

Brings to bear a full range of psychology and physiology making you highly effective at building rapport and connection;

Enables participants to gain confidence in their new skills so networking can be fun;

Also, provides a networking opportunity in itself - network while you learn.

Art of the Handshake:

delivers you ?The 7 Golden Rules of Networking? in a practical and highly effective one day workshop, and it starts with your handshake. Feel the difference in your approach. Deliver your message with clarity and confidence. See the results.

Whatever your area of consulting you know networking is a critical success factor for business today.

How much business have you lost because you did not, or could not, make the right connection? Never miss an opportunity again.

How many events have you come away from without anything of real value? Become confident and productive networking in any situation.

How many times have you been surprised when a seed you dropped bloomed into something of real value? Learn to plant seeds everywhere.

It is a truism that word of mouth is the most effective and least expensive way of attracting new business and gathering market intelligence. Knowing it is one thing, doing it well is quite another. Now consider the opportunity cost of doing it badly.

Business goes to those with the skills to get their message across. You can walk away with them after only one day.

"Networking is not a skill we are born with it is a skill we have to acquire"

Who should attend?

Individuals and organisations wanting to grow their business, or enter new markets. Those businesses wanting to increase their reach and impact: within their own industry and profession; with customers and supplier base; with partners and associates; with advisers and financiers; and, across their territory.

There will be attendees from the whole business spectrum: corporates; SMEs; the self employed; professionals; consultants; and entrepreneurs.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

Apply ?The 7 Golden Rules of Networking?

Understand networking and the different styles of interaction

Overcome your fears and doubts

Be proactive in any networking situation

Spot and respond to opportunities

Break in and out of conversations smoothly

Select and use appropriate behaviour

Make a memorable impression right from the first contact

Recognise and respond to other people?s key needs

Make people want to listen to you and get your point across effectively

Build your own network with effective follow up

Booking Details

?Art of the Handshake? costs only Ł369 + VAT which includes the full day of training, a comprehensive workbook, refreshments, and a three course lunch. Book your place by clicking here now

?Art of the Handshake? is a one day workshop starting at 09:00 and concluding at 17:00. Practical skills are at the heart of the course, with opportunities throughout the day to practise, and in doing so connect with other participants. In the evening there is a further opportunity for participants to network informally and meet graduates who are encouraged to drop in to refresh and practise their skills.

>> Click here to book your place now at the low rate of just Ł369 + Vat

Want to attend with a colleague? If you?ll be attending with a friend or colleague, there?s a saving of Ł30 + Vat per person on a booking for 2 people.

>> Click here to book two places at the lower rate of Ł339 + Vat per person.

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Cancellation Policy

Places on this seminar may be cancelled up to February 10th 2006; you will receive a refund on all places booked minus a Ł45 administrative charge per place. All cancellations must be received in writing. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received after February 10th 2006 or for no-shows on the day. Substitutions are acceptable at all times.
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