Marketing is an essential function whether you are an organization selling products and services, an internal agent selling a new idea or program to employees, or an individual in transition selling your knowledge, skills and abilities to potential employers. And, one of the most critical components of marketing is networking. Networking allows us to create powerful connections while spreading the word of what we do or need. While everyone can easily come up with numerous objections to getting out and networking, most of these simply mask the truth that:
“I don't know how to network effectively”
“It feels uncomfortable or forced to interact with strangers”
“It takes a lot of time and effort and I need results now”
This session is designed to build the business case for networking and to teach professionals how to avoid the traps of traditional networking and instead become a “Power Networker.” Specifically, we will discuss:
How Does A Network Translate into Results?
How Do I find My Network?
How Do I maintain My Network?
How Do I Get People to Find Me?
Brian McMullin brings diverse professional experience including work with Fortune 200 organizations; start-ups; oil and gas; and multi-division, matrix organizations. He possesses strong skills in professional sales, staffing and recruiting, administration, compensation, organizational and employee development, and employee relations. Prior to joining Gabbard & Company, Brian held internal human resource positions—one with a Big Four professional service firm and another for a Fortune 500 international drilling company. Throughout his experiences, Brian has maintained a strong passion for growing individuals and organizations. Brian holds a MBA from Sam Houston State University and double B.B.A degrees from Baylor University.
Register by Tuesday Jun 16, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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Please bring your own lunch to the meeting.
There are no food purveyors in the building.
ASTD Lunch Bunch meetings were created to allow a venue for members and individuals from our profession to gather for networking and to share ideas.
Please come and join us.
There will be time for networking followed by the meeting.
Thank you for your interest and participation.
If you are interesting in participating as a speaker for this meeting please contact the event coordinator.
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