What will you learn in the Networking Conversations course?

You will learn how to strike up a networking conversation in a natural way, how to define your objective, how to create a personal pitch and how to maintain your network. You will practise with situations from your own working life, such as networking drinks, conferences and conversations with potential clients or customers.

Who is the Networking Conversations course intended for?

The course is intended for professionals, entrepreneurs, account managers and jobseekers who want to expand and maintain their network. Even if you still find networking daunting, this course is suitable for you.

Do I need any prior knowledge for the Networking Conversations course?

No, you do not need any specific prior knowledge. An open attitude and a willingness to practise are enough to take part.

How large is the group during the course?

The group consists of a maximum of eight participants. This leaves enough time for practice, personal feedback and attention to your own learning questions.

Do I receive a certificate after the Networking Conversations course?

Yes, on completion you receive a Learnit certificate of participation.

Is there an intake before the course?

Yes, there is an intake interview before the course. The trainer discusses your personal learning objectives and tailors the programme accordingly, so that the content matches your situation.

How do you learn to start a conversation in a natural way?

During the course you practise with openings that suit you. You learn how to approach someone without it feeling forced, how to choose a topic of conversation that connects and how to use the first few minutes to spark mutual interest. Both nerve and preparation play a part in this.

What is an elevator pitch and how do you create one that works?

An elevator pitch is a short introduction in which you explain who you are, what you do and what you are looking for or have to offer. In the course you learn to create a pitch that is personal and flexible, so that you can adapt it to the person you are speaking to. The aim is not to reel off a standard story, but to connect with the other person.

How do you use LinkedIn to maintain your network?

LinkedIn is an important platform for keeping contacts warm, finding new people and remaining visible. In the course you discuss how to follow up on a conversation, how to write a good connection request and how to engage with others without coming across as pushy.

How do you ask someone in your network for something without it feeling awkward?

It helps to think in terms of two-way traffic: what can you do for the other person, and vice versa? You learn how to ask a question out of genuine interest, at the right moment and with respect for the relationship. By listening first and asking follow-up questions, room is created to ask for or offer something.

How do you keep a network warm after meeting someone?

You maintain a network by staying in touch regularly, even when you do not need anything. On the course you are given tools for following up after a first conversation, for sharing relevant information and for scheduling further moments of contact. That way you stay on the radar of the people who matter to you.

How much does the Networking Conversations course cost?

You will find the current price at the top right of this course page, together with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

Networking Conversations course

Name: Networking conversations
Price: 625.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

You network more often than you think: to get to know people, gather information or make yourself visible. As soon as there is a goal behind it, it becomes daunting. With the right preparation and conversation techniques, it becomes a good deal easier.

Description

During this training day you will discover that networking can be learned. You practise striking up a conversation, steering its content and creating a personal pitch that suits who you are. You gain a grip on the impression you make, your objective and the moments when you can ask for or offer something.

You work in a small group with an experienced trainer. There is plenty of room to practise situations you encounter in your own work, such as a networking drinks event, a conference or a conversation with a potential client. You receive feedback and concrete tools you can apply straight away.

Afterwards, you will know how to build and maintain your network and put it to use for the goals that matter to you, whether that is new work, new clients or a broader orientation within your field.

Topics

Starting a conversation and developing the nerve to approach someone
Setting your objective: what do you want to get out of this conversation?
Your presence and open attitude
Showing genuine interest: listening, summarising and asking follow-up questions
Conversation topics and a personal elevator pitch
Two-way traffic: what can you do for each other?
Critical moments in the networking conversation
Networking venues, networking partners and social media such as LinkedIn
Maintaining and following up your network

Result

After this course you will know the various ways of networking, how to strike up and steer a conversation in a natural way, and how to deliver a pitch that suits you. You will have practised enough to go out into the field yourself, and you will be able to expand and maintain your network and use it purposefully for your goals.

Target audience

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to build and maintain their network. Think of professionals looking for new work, entrepreneurs and account managers who want to expand their client base, and people who want to explore a new sector or industry. Even if you still find networking uncomfortable, you are welcome.

Teaching method

You work in a small group of no more than eight participants under the guidance of an experienced trainer. Before the course there is an intake interview in which you discuss your personal learning objectives. The trainer tailors the programme accordingly. The approach is active: you practise with realistic situations, receive feedback and go home with concrete tools you can apply straight away.

Prior knowledge

No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. An open attitude and a willingness to practise are enough.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

1 day

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

7 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

The best training for you

At Learnit you will always find a course that takes you further. From (technical) IT skills to communication or personal leadership. You can also choose the training format that suits you best: a classroom course, a tailor-made course at your own office, an online course or an e-learning. We have the right course and the right format for everyone. Because learning in the way that suits you best delivers the best results.

Moving forward together

Taking a training course at Learnit means learning together. Together with your experienced trainer, together with your course group or together with your colleagues. And whether you take the training at home, at your office or at one of our training locations, we are always available to help you. To share our knowledge with you in a way that is genuinely useful to you. Getting further together through personal attention and understanding each other well; that is what we believe in.

Apply it directly in your work

Learning theory from a book that you can then hardly use in your work? Not at Learnit! Whichever training you take with us, you can put it to use at your workplace straight away. Because of the unique learning objectives you set together with the trainer at the start of the training. Because of the alternation between theory and (interactive) practical assignments. And by bringing the challenges you face in your daily work along to the training.