Face-to-Face Networking: Conquer your Fear

FACE-TO-FACE NETWORKING: CONQUER YOUR FEAR

Networking is a valuable skill that can help generate opportunities, build connections, raise your profile, increase confidence and provide satisfaction in helping others and gaining advice. The goal of this networking session is to give participants strategies and tools to increase their confidence for effective networking. Participants will gain an understanding of the benefits of face-to-face networking within their work and personal life, learn how to identify and prepare for networking opportunities, how to initiate conversation and create powerful first impressions through building a personal elevator pitch. In addition, participants will learn tips and tricks on how to follow-up effectively for maximum impact.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand benefits of networking and how it can apply in work and personal life
  • Learn strategies and techniques for identifying and planning networking opportunities, initiating conversations, creating positive first impression and follow-up to increase effectiveness
  • Learn how to build a personal elevator pitch to be used while networking

Key Themes:

  • Communication

Presenter:

Evelyn Allen is currently Manager of Corporate Research Partnership in the Office of Research, working to connect companies with University of Waterloo’s research expertise, technology and talent in the areas of Science, Environment and Applied Health Science. Evelyn has 15 years of professional multidisciplinary experience leading and managing projects in industry (engineering consulting and at an entrepreneurial technology company) and partnership building within complex environments to drive collaborative innovative projects between government, industry and academia. Evelyn is an expert communicator with experience in building productive relationships, facilitating meetings, public speaking, and leading outreach and partnering initiatives between multi-stakeholder groups. Evelyn has built an extensive network within the innovation sector including within government, industry, Universities and internally at UW, which she uses to support her work in fostering research partnerships. Evelyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from McMaster University, a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph, and is a registered professional engineer in Ontario.
 

Session:

April 6, 2017
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
STC 0060

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to providing barrier-free access and equal opportunities to all individuals with disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is welcoming and supportive of everyone, regardless of their abilities. OHD encourages a scent-free environment in our in-person learning and development events.

If you require any additional accommodations or have any questions about accessibility, please connect with our OHD Events and Programs Coordinator, Krystal Mittler at krystal.mittler@uwaterloo.ca. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our learning and development event. Please note that certain accommodations may require time to arrange.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations