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October 17–19, 2013 STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NETWORKING 101 Mr. Albert E. Sweets, Jr., Principal, iSTEMS Mr. Dipo Adesina, Senior Business Operations Associate, Areotek Mr. Eric Price, Vice President of Recruiting and Training, CCG 19 October 2013

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Connections are your greatest sources of power. They serve as personal consultants, mentors, teachers, and resources. The ability to build effective power networks will increase your ability to learn and grow. Learn how to step out of your comfort zone and be assertive about seeking and developing key relationships. This seminar will help you create a power network map that will keep you at the top of your game. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Explore tools and techniques to gain access to wider networks b. Examine communication skills that will engage leaders and managers c. Identify ways to provide value to personal networks d. Identify the people that everyone should have in his/her network e. Explore common networking/relationship building mistakes and approaches

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October 17–19, 2013

STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NETWORKING 101

Mr. Albert E. Sweets, Jr., Principal, iSTEMS

Mr. Dipo Adesina, Senior Business Operations Associate, Areotek

Mr. Eric Price, Vice President of Recruiting and Training, CCG

19 October 2013

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Agenda

• Introduction of panelists• Defining the network• Understanding the inner circle• Effective networking tips

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Associates

YOU

Affiliates

Acquaintances

Inner Circle

Networking 101

For Success

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The Power of Your Inner circle•“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn-

•Is this really true, is your success dependent of your circle of influence?

•Let’s examine the story of these three friends, Dan, Ger and Rous.

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Where are they know?

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What determined their success?• Accountability • Honest feedback.

• Support • Network

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Listen • Make eye contact• Be focused & relaxed• Picture words• Engage

• Don’t interrupt• Don’t close your mind• Don’t look bored• Don’t be awkward

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The Power of Groups

• Have a goal• Find a mentor• Volunteer• Social Network

• Don’t’ wait• Don’t be a wallflower• Don’t ask for a job• Don’t forget to follow-up

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Summary

• Networking starts with you• Know your value• What do you want• Win/Win results