Overview

Need to network but don’t know how to break the ice?

This is a practical course designed to help you build genuine connections and strengthen your professional relationships. Through a supportive and interactive learning environment, you’ll develop the confidence and ease to engage in conversations with authenticity and spontaneity. Using evidence-based techniques and creative, hands-on activities, this course offers a fresh and encouraging approach to networking that makes it feel natural, enjoyable, and effective. 

Networking Techniques is taught in an accessible format with two three-hour sessions over two weeks.

This course was previously known as ‘Networking Skills’.

Course Components

• Learn how non-verbal cues such as posture, eye contact, and facial expressions can enhance trust and connection in networking settings. 
• Strengthen your vocal presence to communicate clearly, confidently, and with warmth during introductions and conversations. 
• Discover simple, adaptable techniques for initiating dialogue and keeping it flowing. 
• Explore tools from improvisation to help you think on your feet, adapt to unexpected moments, and maintain genuine engagement in business conversations. 
• Plan ahead for various scenarios so you can approach networking opportunities with clarity.
• Engage in real simulations with a professional role play actor to practice the skills. 

Outcomes

• Understand how to implement physical and vocal techniques when communicating professionally, helping you to project confidence and clarity. 
• Demonstrate increased confidence in networking by initiating and sustaining conversations that create strong, memorable impressions.
• Employ improvisation tools and active listening skills to build genuine connections, respond effectively in the moment, and strengthen collaboration in simulated workplace scenarios.
• Build and apply clear objectives in a range of networking contexts, practising skills with a professional role-play actor and integrating personalised feedback to enhance impact.
• Practice skills with a professional role-play actor and receive personal feedback and coaching

What to Expect on the Day