Executive Development

Testimonials - Business Networking Programme

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Participant feedback - January 2006

Nigel Murphy, Public Affairs Manager, AUT University

"These days, networking skills are just as relevant for senior university staff as they are for business people. With increasing interaction between the two sectors the ability to establish and nurture effective external relationships has become very important. But networking doesn't come naturally to everyone.

"The programme demonstrates that most business events provide opportunities to make useful contacts and that the key to success is simple: being prepared. And it shows it can be fun."

Karen Galvin, Marketing Executive, Baldwins

"There is significant value in attending this course, not only to reinforce or strengthen an individuals networking skills, but to add a strategic focus to business networking plans: it is not just about turning up and talking the talk at an event".

"I think there is considerable value for people at all levels to attend the Trans Tasman programme. Often business people may have been networking for a long time but may not utilise or know about some of the skills which the programme teaches."

"The programme gives networking a strategic focus so that businesses investing in networking can have confidence that their representatives understand the importance to the business and how the process of networking can deliver value".

Chris Emery, Client Relationship Manager, Hudsons

"The ability to network is an important skill across all levels of business. The Business Networking Programme educates you on how to set specific goals and objectives to achieve who you want to meet and what you want to accomplish during your time with that person."

"The course taught me essential skills such as the importance of preparation, goal setting and rapport building. I benefited from the structured approach and initiatives the programme had to offer and my recent result speaks for itself. Since attending the course I have successfully engaged with a key target at a networking event."