Effective Networking

Networking - we have all heard the word, all been told it is important, but do we really know what it means or how to do it effectively? How many times have you been to an event, handed out 20-30 business cards and come away feeling like it was a waste of time. Networking is important and it can help you both professionally and personally, but it needs to be Effective Networking. The best networkers know that networking is not about what you can gain, it’s about what you can give, building relationships and developing trust. Every contact is a good contact, the timing just might not be right. This workshop will show you the basic do’s and don’ts of networking, explain what Effective Networking is, show you how to perfect your skills and give you time to practice. You will also leave with some tips for awkward networking situations. After the workshop, join us in a special section of the Conference Happy hour and practice the skills you learned in this workshop and the earlier leadership workshops on Mentoring, Unconscious Biases and Personal Branding.

Lori McDowell, workshop leader has been practice effective networking for years. As a sales and business development professional, she has used it to help her business as well as gain lifelong friends. Former President of the Women’s Energy Network, Board Member of the National Business Development Association, and active AIChE volunteer and this meetings MPC, Lori will share the skills she has developed over the course of her career.