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Networking for the Public Sector

We are now working very closely with the public sector. People working in that environment need to raise their profile, become more visible, understand the organisation as a whole and, where relevant, get involved in income producing initiatives.   People generally think that business networking is only applicable for people working in marketing, selling and promotion in the private sector.  In today's modern world, it's most definitely not!

At Kintish, we understand that internal networking is just as important as external when it comes to your career and the general success of your agency. Through effective networking, the public sector and other related organisations develop and enhance working relationships, increase awareness, support and overall success for your organisation.  So many agencies and departments are overlooking the intellectual property and knowledge that they already possess, simply by not knowing who to ask and where they can find it! We share practical advice to help you become more effective and confident networkers.

The benefits of our training...

Lack of self confidence is the fundamental reason people who aren’t in marketing and selling don’t take risks or do something different from the norm.  Most of the audiences we work with are people in the professional and financial world who find business development in general and networking in particular somewhat of a challenge.  We cannot give people self confidence, but what we do is give them tips, techniques and ideas.  When they practice and implement them, our audiences find their self confidence builds automatically and business development becomes a natural and integrated part of their daily life.  The result of this is they become an all-round modern day professional.

3 reasons why people generally don’t like networking and following up 

  1. They don’t like being taken out of their comfort zone
  2. They don’t like failure
  3. They don’t like rejection

How we can help?

In simple step-by-step processes we show delegates how to:

  • work a room in a confident and effective manner
  • follow up potential opportunities with a professional and positive approach 
As a result of our training, delegates will...  
  • accept more business invitations.
  • prepare carefully in advance.
  • meet more people and therefore build more relationships.
  • ask more of  the right questions.
  • listen more carefully and spot more needs.
  • create more potential business and career opportunities.
  • make more follow up phone calls.
  • arrange more meetings as a result of the follow up call.

How we can help...

We help break down barriers between departments, showing everyone how to feel comfortable building relationships throughout any organisation.  There are so many reasons to network; why not see a comprehensive list for more information.

Our networking skills training can be provided as an in-house workshop, tailored to the exact needs of your organisation. For more information contact Ann Davies, Business Development Director on 0161 773 3727 or email ann@kintish.co.uk



Public Sector Organisations we have worked with previously...

  • Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) formerly Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
  • CyMAL (Museums, Archives and Libraries Wales)
  • Museums, Libraries and Archives, London (MLA) 
  • Business Link Yorkshire
  • Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Derbyshire City Council
  • Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
  • The Hyde Group
  • Female Chief Executives
  • North Lincolnshire Council

We are also proud to announce that Kintish have been chosen as an approved training provider by Business Link Yorkshire as part of their 'Enterprise and Established' programme for 2009/10.

What they say about Kintish...

"May I add my congratulations and thanks to the many you will have received for your entertaining, enjoyable, and memorable workshop, "How to Become a Confident and Effective Networker" at the Great Victoria Hotel, Bradford.

I wanted to thank you in person but you were surrounded by well-wishers at the end of the event, so let me take this opportunity to say this was genuinely one of the best business seminars I've attended...and I've attended a few!

Your seminar was above and beyond expectations and I look forward to putting into practice all that you've taught me and to building my network-and my business-as a result."
Philip J. Gwynne, The Naked Marketing Company 

"I recently attended a family history open day, I'd normally stay at my stand and wait for punters to approach me, but with your techniques in mind, I bit the bullet and went walkabout, talking to other exhibitors, asking about their society, introducing myself and generally 'putting myself out there'. I came away with several new contacts that have proved most useful for my job. 

For me the most useful part of the course was 'shining the torch". I keep that in mind now whenever I'm talking to someone, whether in business or socially, I try to keep the focus on them rather than worrying about what I'm going to say next. Of Course theres always the danger that I might turn into the 'mad woman', you know the type, middle aged, wearing old clothes and ready to strike up a conversation with any unsuspecting Tom, Dick or Harry.

The only negative comment I can make is that I wish I'd attended a course like this when I was a shy and retiring 20 year old - how different my life might have been. Thank you for sharing your skills.
Katrina Coopey, Local Studies Development Officer, Cardiff County Council 

"A useful and effective workshop. Unlike other workshops I've been on, I've found this really useful and one which you can use professionally and personally."
Sim Dhensa, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)

"The day was excellently presented and had a great deal of information and helpful tips on what to do - a must do!"
Janet Siddons, Doncaster Council

"All of the businesses who attended our networking seminar were overwhelmingly positive about being Kintished, with everyone we spoke to saying how practical and helpful they found Will's presentation. Thank you for showing us all how to be effective networkers."
Stockport Economic Alliance, South Manchester Financial and Professional Network

Here is some feedback we recently received from a Networking seminar for Museums Libraries Archives (MLA)

"The explanation removed the mystique and made networking seem possible"

"Very nervous so feel more confident now with the skills I have learnt"

"Really enthusiastic, honest & I was completely engrossed in his talk"

"All the awkward questions I've wanted to ask for ages were answered"

"I'm a sceptic & I have been won around"

     
 

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How can we help?


I'm an Accountant

I'm a Solicitor

I'm a Barrister

I'm a Property Professional

I work in a big corporate

I work in finance

I work in the public sector

I work with a Charity

I work in Academia and Knowledge Transfer

I'm a Female Professional

I need to network better

I need to know how to network using LinkedIn

I need to network to find a job

 
     
     
 

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