topic 1 networking at the workplace

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NETWORKING AT THENETWORKING AT THEWORKPLACEWORKPLACE


Getting Getting down to down to businessbusiness

Making Making small small talkstalks

Starting a Starting a conversationconversation


Greetings Making Introductions

Starting A ConversationStarting A Conversation


GreetingsGreetings


Informal Greetings – Self Introduction Informal Greetings – Self Introduction


Formal Greetings – Self Introduction Formal Greetings – Self Introduction


“Good morning……”

“Good afternoon….”

“Good evening…….”

“Good night………..”

When Do We Say It?When Do We Say It?

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First Impression Lasts!

Present Ourselves WELL especially during first meetings

Face-to-Face


Approaching PeopleApproaching People


Common ErrorsCommon Errors


Starting A ConversationStarting A Conversation


Introducing OthersIntroducing Others


Phrases to Introduce Others Phrases to Introduce Others


Making Small TalksMaking Small Talks

What Can We Talk About?Topics to Avoid

Chatting about thingsnot directly related to work or business athand


Break the Ice! Age Seniority Position / Rank

Apply Common Sense & Adapt

Factors to ConsiderFactors to Consider


Recommended TOPICSRecommended TOPICS

BusinessYour CompanyCurrent IssuesCommon InterestComplimentsSports – MenFashion - Ladies


TOPICS to avoidTOPICS to avoid

PoliticsReligionThe WeatherFamily MattersPersonal IssuesNegative Issues

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Getting Down to BusinessGetting Down to Business

Use the right words to describe yourself and your organisationWhich

company are you with? I’m

with XYZ What do you do at XYZ

company? I’m in charge of training

employees.

What business are you in? I am in the computer business

What do you do for a

living? I’m with the Public

Services Department


Describing Your CompanyDescribing Your Company

Focus?Product/ Service?

DevelopmentPlans Logo

Businessstructure

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