As we approach the Summer months where there are often events, conferences and more consider taking this approach at your next event. This comes from Ellen Reddick with Impact Factory Utah, a firm that provides strategic consulting, executive coaching and speaking services.
"The prospect of walking into a business networking event or conference can be both exciting and daunting. By utilizing a few key social skills for business, these events can become more manageable and allow for real growth for you personally and your client list.
The first step takes place before you even arrive at the convention center or conference hall. The promises of legendary speakers and hoards of contacts often leave attendees overwhelmed. Go in with realistic expectations: you won’t be able to meet all the attendees, and nor should you. Rather, you should focus on meeting a handful of people from similar businesses and try to build meaningful relationships with these individuals. Your goal should not be to collect a stack of business cards but to make real contacts that will further your career.
