Networking Tips - Properly Introducing
Others
By Chi Chi Okezie
The art of networking involves much detail
and skill in introducing oneself. It is
beneficial to make a good first impression
and build initial trust with your business
counterparts. Good verbal communication
and positive body language are all essential
when mingling with others. Another way
to impress your colleagues is to have
good manners and display the properly
etiquette style. This type of behavior
increases your professionalism, shows
sincerity and implies that you are serious
in your networking endeavors. A perfect
example of this, would be introducing
friends and colleagues properly at events.
Listed below are helpful tips on how
power networkers extend a kind greeting
and broaden their sphere of influence.
Consult the Game Book
Before you hit the networking scene it
is important to know the rules of the
game. In order to play fairly and score
points, individuals must be aware of how
they interact and treat others. Focus
on the proper ways of introducing yourself
and guests at an event. The process should
be smooth, natural and effortless. It
is recommend that networkers brush up
on their etiquette skills by reading resources
online, magazines or books. As you are
reading and researching, make sure that
these particular questions are being answered:
Who do I introduce first?
How do I make a proper social or business
introduction?
What are good ways of describing my relationship
with my guest to others?
How can I make my guest feel comfortable
as I am introducing them?
What are ways to comfortably include
my guest into my conversations or dialogues?
How should I connect my guest with my
colleagues and friends?
How can I encourage my business counterpart(s)
to follow up with my guest?
What may I suggest to my business counterpart,
so they may invite my guest into their
network?
Chi Chi Okezie is owner/producer of SIMPLEnetworking,
LLC in Metro-Atlanta, GA. Newly published
author of "SIMPLEnetworking: Creating
Opportunities ... The new form of success!"
View excerpts of the book and polish your
professional approach: http://www.snseminars.com
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