topic 1 networking at the workplace
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NETWORKING AT THENETWORKING AT THEWORKPLACEWORKPLACE
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Getting Getting down to down to businessbusiness
Making Making small small talkstalks
Starting a Starting a conversationconversation
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Greetings Making Introductions
Starting A ConversationStarting A Conversation
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GreetingsGreetings
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Informal Greetings – Self Introduction Informal Greetings – Self Introduction
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Formal Greetings – Self Introduction Formal Greetings – Self Introduction
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“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
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Approaching PeopleApproaching People
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Common ErrorsCommon Errors
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Starting A ConversationStarting A Conversation
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Introducing OthersIntroducing Others
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Introducing OthersIntroducing Others
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Phrases to Introduce Others Phrases to Introduce Others
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Making Small TalksMaking Small Talks
What Can We Talk About?Topics to Avoid
Chatting about thingsnot directly related to work or business athand
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Break the Ice! Age Seniority Position / Rank
Apply Common Sense & Adapt
Factors to ConsiderFactors to Consider
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Recommended TOPICSRecommended TOPICS
BusinessYour CompanyCurrent IssuesCommon InterestComplimentsSports – MenFashion - Ladies
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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
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Describing Your CompanyDescribing Your Company
Focus?Product/ Service?
DevelopmentPlans Logo
Businessstructure