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Training course: Effective networking


Two hours • In-person or remote • 4-15 participants
Rated 4.7/5 ★★★★½ from 32 recent reviews

About this bitesize training course

Strong professional networks can reveal exciting new business opportunities and accelerate careers, but many of us find it uncomfortable – or just plain ineffective.

But in our training course, we help participants develop a structured approach to building valuable connections: from preparing for events to maintaining relationships over the long-term. It's a useful and inspiring session for anyone looking to expand their circle of professional influence – even those of us that are just a little bit shy.

Participants in our bitesize Effective networking training course will learn to:

  • Understand what networking is and the skills required

  • Map out who is already in their network and think more creatively about their existing connections

  • Bring distant contacts into their primary network

  • Prepare for an event, then survey, read and work the room once there, by gaining an understanding of how to read body language

  • Carefully nurture their network of contacts in the long term

Key details

  • this bitesize training course is two hours long and packed with powerful ideas

  • designed for groups of 4 – 15

  • delivered by an expert trainer at your workplace, or virtually

  • interactive, with plenty of exercises that get people talking

  • customisable, to connect with your organisation’s values

Recent reviews of the ‘Effective networking’ training course

  • "I liked the interaction with the other attendants and the content. Interesting to hear about the introvert-extrovert personalities for this job."

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  • "Our trainer was very engaging and delivered the session in an interactive way which meant the concepts are stickier. The course was not purely theoretical. There were practical tips on how to get started and I've walked away with an action plan."

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  • "Our trainer is amazing! I absolutely enjoyed the course, it was very well structured, it had all the relevant information and everyone felt encouraged to participate, so everyone did!"

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  • "Very interactive. The course itself is a mini networking event!"

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  • "I thought the session was really useful (even if I was slightly out of my comfort zone at times!) and the trainer Flora was really relaxed and engaging. I've definitely come away with a good number of practical tips/solutions that I can implement."

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  • "Really engaging conversation. I enjoyed how interactive the session was within the group."

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  • "The course was very relevant and interactive, and it allowed us time to think about what was being discussed and ask questions."

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  • "Our facilitator was very engaging, assertive in her communication whilst also being very welcoming. It was good to be pushed outside my comfort zone in some of the tasks."

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  • "Shared useful concepts such as targeted networking, network mapping, template for personal introduction & how to overcome barriers to networking such as power of listening."

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  • "Clearly explained all of the points, lots of useful recommendations and positive feedback to make everyone feel happy to contribute to the session."

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  • "Flora was an amazing coach, really informative content that is going to make me think about networking going forward."

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  • "Flora was lovely and spoke very well. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about training.`"

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“Maximal learning in a short, but intense, session. This is definitely the way forward for management training, as far as I am concerned.”

Professor Niamh Moran, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland ★★★★★

Training made easy, the BiteSize way •

Training made easy, the BiteSize way •

All killer, no filler: our training sessions are crammed with high-value insights, and perfect for busy teams.

Live & interactive: real change doesn’t come from half-heartedly skimming through e-learning. We believe in bringing people together, to deliver memorable, engaging training experiences with learning that sticks.

Expert-led: all our sessions are designed + delivered by experienced specialists in L&D, HR and leadership coaching.