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Networking skills
Networking effectively can accelerate careers and create lots of opportunities.
But it can also feel awkward and uncomfortable.
And it one of those skills few of us are born with.
But you can learn to love it, and networking skills can be developed and finessed with practice.
And Thirty Seven makes it that bit easier.
Research suggests we take as little as 39-100 milliseconds to make a judgement about someone new. That doesn’t sound fair.
But you can enhance your first impressions.
Building connections
Effective networking can open doors to people you may otherwise struggle to speak to. Get comfortable outside your confidence zone.
Reading the room
The ability to read the room builds connections. Pick up on subtle signals and cues and know when and how to adapt your approach.
Being memorable
Being remembered is the ultimate networking aim. Become the person your network thinks about when they need what you do.
Developing rapport
Rapport is the foundation of lasting external and internal relationships. It facilitates collaboration, unlocks mutual trust, and enhances communication skills.
Thirty Seven provides instant written and graphical feedback on:
Tone of voice
Do you sound scripted, formal and cold?
Or are you striking a professional and reassuring human tone that tells your employees you care?
Your message
Whether you are briefing your team, providing feedback or communicating change, what message is landing with your audience?
Is it clear? Does it inspire? Is it emotionally engaging?
Eye contact
Poor eye contact and wandering eyes can make you look shifty, uncomfortable and distracted. And your team members will wonder what else you are looking at.
Communication style
Is your style having the right impact?
Can you change your style to match the situation or decision that needs to be made?
Use of filler and weak words
Excessive use of filler words can distract and cause audiences to stop listening and switch off.
How you cope under pressure
Can you keep your composure and remain level-headed during high-pressured and demanding situations and communicate effectively?
Managing awkward questions
Can you handle challenging questions that put you on the spot? What about questions you don’t have the information to answer?
Use of management methodology
What management technique and methodology do you use?
Do you use the BCF Group’s Situation Behaviour Impact model to create clear, focused communication?
Questions asked
Asking the right questions enables managers to make better decisions.
Are you asking enough? Are they open and curious questions that encourage the sharing of thoughts and information?
