Let's discuss the work area of the room with people who often struggle ... who actually move around the room. Separating from one group and breaking into groups. Finally I will discuss the bridge process and explain the importance of follow-up after we meet new people.
Maybe you have recently had the opportunity to meet people on business networking events or social events, conferences, or seminars and have taken the opportunity to go to someone who is independent. The problem arises when you want to get away from this person but don't know how to do it. Here let me give you some practical ideas. If you are both a guest at a function, you don't owe this person to spend the rest of the night with them. Think for a moment, the possibility that this person wants to move as much as you do but like you, they don't want to offend or cause shame.
You can do one of three things:
After you finish speaking, you simply say "Well, Jo, nice to meet you, enjoy the rest of the night. Forgive me because I promised to go and talk to Gerry there.
You can say, "I will drink again, will you come?" The
way the coward comes out is "I'm sorry, I have to go to the toilet!" And make sure you stay away from that person.
Maybe you have recently had the opportunity to meet people on business networking events or social events, conferences, or seminars and have taken the opportunity to go to someone who is independent. The problem arises when you want to get away from this person but don't know how to do it. Here let me give you some practical ideas. If you are both a guest at a function, you don't owe this person to spend the rest of the night with them. Think for a moment, the possibility that this person wants to move as much as you do but like you, they don't want to offend or cause shame.
You can do one of three things:
After you finish speaking, you simply say "Well, Jo, nice to meet you, enjoy the rest of the night. Forgive me because I promised to go and talk to Gerry there.
You can say, "I will drink again, will you come?" The
way the coward comes out is "I'm sorry, I have to go to the toilet!" And make sure you stay away from that person.
Whatever you use, please do it with respect, integrity and courtesy. A good attitude is very important when working in a room and is a good business; bad behavior does not bring business.
The important aspect here is to move around the room with or without your new friend. Once again I can remind you that if your conversation is dry, they may also want to stop working in that room too. You do this by using your superior business networking techniques
The important aspect here is to move around the room with or without your new friend. Once again I can remind you that if your conversation is dry, they may also want to stop working in that room too. You do this by using your superior business networking techniques
Using the second idea to move to a bar is an opportunity to park people with other people or park it. Very rarely you both will be on an event where you don't know anyone so moving to a bar usually has the desired effect. When you meet someone you know even though you are a guest at the event as the host. Don't just say "Hi Lou this is Jo" and leave it there. You have been chatting with Jo for some time and you clearly know Lou ... is playing host. Say something like this, "Lou, let me introduce you to Jo who I just met tonight. He has an interesting business selling sand to the Middle East and, Jo, Lou here and I've been friends for years. He runs a business that helps growing exporters improve the finances of people who are looking for high risk high return opportunities. " This introduction was designed to make both of them talk quickly and easily and convincingly. Who knows what might happen. You might have created some potential for both? Business networks are not just about what you can do for yourself, it's about what you can do for others. If you help someone, they will remember you when they hear someone who needs your service. This of course makes it easy for you to move and meet other people. This exercise is what I call parking. As your car does it carefully, pay attention to all angles and don't hit anything!
So now you have Jo parked with Lou you have refreshed your drink. You look around the room and you see a group of people or groups chatting with each other.
"Please ... What should I do next?"
Easy. Do the room! Look for groups of three people and move to the edge of the circle. As you move towards the group, look at people's faces and decide who seems to be the most friendly. Stand in front of the person at the edge of the group and smile. I can assure you that the following things will happen. The person you smile will smile again and one or both other people will turn towards you and both will take one step to make space for you. When you first do this, it's not easy. I don't pretend but always succeed. Ask in a gentle voice, "Good evening, can I join you?" Once again I have to tell you, you will not be refused. It's likely someone will put their hand down and introduce themselves. I often play games at the beginning of a business network seminar or before sitting down to eat by asking my new friend if they allow me to use it as a Guinea Pig. I told them to go to someone they didn't know, try what I just said and it always works. I do this only to make sure that whenever I write about this problem or talk about it at the presentation and seminar I submit that I feel confident with the advice I gave.
After you successfully join a group, don't change the subject and wait for them to start asking questions. Remember again, it's likely that these people are from the same business or have known each other for a long time but haven't got the confidence to break away and meet new people ... So you're very relieved!
After you successfully join a group, don't change the subject and wait for them to start asking questions. Remember again, it's likely that these people are from the same business or have known each other for a long time but haven't got the confidence to break away and meet new people ... So you're very relieved!
When you are in a group, you will know the time to continue, the instinct will tell you. I don't need to do it. So go to the top of this article and remember tips about working in the room.
