Joining instructions for Role-play

Joining instructions for Role-play - ASSESSMENT 3- Practical Application Part B: Participate in a professional networking meeting (Role-play)

You Expect Me to do WHAT? TALK to People?

JUST THE FACTS: Traditional networking (talking to people) can be a pretty frightening activity. In fact, it can be so overwhelming for some that they may never attempt it! This activity will allow participants to initiate the three Ps (prepare, practice, and pull yourself together!) to overcome any fear of networking.

Time

 20 minutes

Directions

Traditional networking involves talking to people. For some this may be an easy activity, while for others it may be scary and uncomfortable.

According to Lara Zielin, the author of Make Things Happen: The Key to Networking for

Teens, to avoid feeling nervous or scared when networking, try THE THREE Ps: prepare, practice, and pull yourself together! She says, “By doing your best to accomplish each of the Ps, you’ll have a good chance of overcoming [any] obstacles and eliminating fear when you network.”

What do you need to Prepare, Practice and Pull yourself together?

     1.      Form a group of 4 or 5 classmates;

     2.      Identify the role of each participant (preferably in a related/connected industry). For example, an          accountant, banker, tax agent and a business owner;

     3.    Appoint a representative of your group to email me your group name and session that you select          (sessions 1 to 12 of 20 minutes each);

     4.      Prepare a 30-second elevator pitch about yourself and your organisation;

     5.      After all the members have completed the elevator pitch, discuss to explore prospective                

            partnership arrangement (something that would mutually benefit you and your organistion);

     6.      At the end of the session, each participant has about 2 minutes to identify ONE organisation to      

           explain how you may work together in partnership

What would you do during the role-play?

1.         You will be representing your selected organization at the network meeting

2.         You will meet and greet other invited members

3.         During the formal part of the networking meeting, you will be required to introduce yourself and your organization (elevator pitch of 30seconds) to the whole group.

4.         After the formal introductions, you will be required to identify and discuss with any ONE organization with which you can form a partnership in the future to grow your business further.

5.         Each participant has to speak for about 2 minutes to identify ONE organisation to explain how you may work together in partnership

Your trainer will observe you during the role-play and write his comments about your participation based on the following:

      a.      Good introduction

      b.      Confident delivery

      c.       Good body language

      d.      Satisfactory overall

Available sessions:

22 April, 2020 Thursday 3pm to 5pm - you may select Session 1 to Session 6;

23 April, 2020 Thursday 1pm to 3pm - you may select Session 7 to Session 12.