•Start a conversation with someone you don't know and move it past small talk
•Ask questions that make the other person want to keep talking, and listen for openings to help
•Follow up after a first meeting so the connection doesn't go cold
•Exit a conversation gracefully without seeming to rush off
Who it's for
Professionals who attend events, conferences, or industry gatherings and want practical tactics for the interactions themselves. Useful for anyone who freezes at the start of a conversation or never knows how to follow up afterward.
What changes on the job
•More comfortable openings and exits at events, so you circulate instead of hovering
•A reliable follow-up habit that turns brief meetings into ongoing contacts
•Conversations that leave a good impression because you focused on the other person
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How does this compare to 'Networking Styles' and 'Networking'?
This lesson is the tactical layer: what to actually say and do in the moment. 'Networking Styles' helps you pick an approach that fits you, and 'Networking' covers the longer game of maintaining relationships.
What's the length and format?
About 18 minutes, self-paced, in the professional track. Quick to review before an event.
Do I need to attend big events for this to be useful?
No. The tactics apply to any setting where you meet new people, including internal meetings, one-on-one coffees, and online interactions.