Specialty Skills

Networking Skills

Struggling with networking? Networking Skills is a short communication course where you’ll learn how to break the ice and build rapport with the help of our role play actors. Gain confidence and spontaneity in conversations with creative and interactive techniques.

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Networking Skills

Overview

Need to network but don’t know how to break the ice? In Networking Skills you’ll learn to be present and spontaneous in conversation, interact with confidence and curiosity using techniques to build rapport and connection. This networking training course takes a creative and interactive approach by engaging NIDA role play actors to explore authentic human conversations.

This course was previously known as ‘Working the Room’.

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Course Components

  • Identify how body language contributes to communication.
  • Develop your voice for effective communication in a social context.
  • Examine practical methods to initiate conversation and how to make adjustments.
  • Explore improvisation techniques to navigate business conversations and ‘think on your feet’.
  • Plan for successful communication scenarios.

Outcomes

  • Understand how to implement physical and vocal techniques when communicating professionally.
  • Demonstrate improved confidence when networking.
  • Practise and experiment with improvisational tools to create connection with others and respond successfully in the moment.
  • Display active listening and active watching skills to promote effective collaboration.
  • Build clear objectives in various work-related scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

Consider a workplace networking scenario that you may have found challenging. 

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