Networking is all about establishing contacts and building & maintaining a genuine and trusting relationship. Although we live in the era of instant email and video technology, nothing can replace the all important face-to-face contact. If somebody likes and trusts you, they are more likely to deal with you on a business level, so in today’s international business environment, networking is likely to play an important role in your company’s success. Networking in English is a workshop that helps to develop the participants’ communication skills for both professional and personal social situations. At Branch Out, we understand that there is more to communication than simply the language. Therefore, this workshop will not only address any language issues, but also some important cultural differences/aspects as well as that minefield of national do’s and don’ts.

Who is it for?

Participants who have already had experience communicating in English, but would like to feel more at ease in social situations. This can be relevant to all levels of personnel from the boardroom to the mailroom.

What are the benefits?

Participants will:

• Be confident in both formal and informal networking environments
• Have the ability to build trust and business relationships through the use of language
• Understand cultural differences – do’s and don’ts
• Develop conversation strategies

Course content

• Greetings and introductions
• Receiving visitors
• The art of conversation
• Degrees of courtesy and formality
• Keeping the conversation going
• Involving others in a conversation
• Awareness of cultural differences
• The importance of ‘signalling’ words
• Repetition and clarification
• Continual monitoring and feedback