Introduction

Networking, despite being a critical business skill, is rarely taught formally. This program will introduce the basic etiquette and techniques of initiating networking conversations through appropriate small talk and the art of pivoting to actual business talk.

Keywords

Small talk, business networking, conversation initiation, conversation continuation, relationship building

What You Learn

1

The art of self-introduction and making a positive first impression.

2

How to initiate a conversation with a potential business prospect.

3

Analyzing how the listener or audience reacts through verbal cues.

4

Understanding listener receptivity through body-language cues.

5

Switching and pivoting conversations, continuing, and ending conversations.

6

Appropriate and inappropriate subjects of small talk.

What You Get

Videos

Videos

Articles

Articles

Digital Badges

Digital Badges

Quizzes

Quizzes

Handouts

Handouts

One-to-one mentorship

One-to-one mentorship

This Is For You If

You are a sales and marketing professional or looking for networking opportunities.

How You Benefit

Be seen as an engaging conversationalist.

Gain control over your body language.

Convert conversations to business opportunities.

BuildB long-term ‘non-transactional’ relationships.

What You Shouldn’t Miss

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Eye for DetailTM

4.9
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Campus to Corporate

Campus to Corporate

5
Help new entrants to the workforce cross over from an “impress teachers” mindset to a productive mindset.
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Negotiation Skills

Negotiation Skills

5
This program focuses on developing your abilities to effectively resolve conflicts of interest and win trust through strategic negotiation techniques.
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The Silver Brook Advantage

End-to-End Program Management

Every program is managed end to end by the SB team through reminders, attendance, assignments, mentorships, and tests.

Going the Extra Mile

Each program is designed and delivered with a focus on maximizing learning outcomes and achieving the terminal objectives.

The Personal Touch

Our programs are tailor-made to our partner organizations and their individual learners.

Integration across Disciplines

Programs across Life Skills, Leadership, Business, and Technology for all industry sectors.

Why Learn from

Silver Brook

19,000+

programs conducted in just 17 years.

80%

of our clients are Fortune 500 companies.

94

out of 100 learners recommend our programs to others (NPS score).

450,000+

professionals have leveled up their skills and mindsets.

40%

of our programs are mandatory for some clients’ employees.

80%

of clients repeat our programs.

800

years of collective experience in planning and upskilling.

50+

Facilitators come from top management and leadership roles.

12

countries and growing…

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