Network Training

Network Waterford have organised a one day workshop on Networking based on feedback from our January event. This course is being generously funded via a Training Assistance Grant from the Waterford City Enterprise Board.

Course Title: Networking SOS

Course Description: Networking correctly used can have a significant impact on business development, customer growth, market share and can also progress/fast track career paths through contact and alliance building. The objective of this course is to enhance the networking skills that are inherent in all, through development of skills, building a framework and developing strategy to tap into this art form, for practical benefits in the workplace.

Course Outcomes:

Each attendee will leave with:

Improved networking skills
An effective Elevator pitch
A networking action plan
A confident approach to networking
A personal networking strategy 

Cost (includes lunch, teas/coffees):

€14 (For Owner/Managers of businesses where no. of employees does not exceed 10 persons)

Else, €56 (For Owner/Managers of businesses larger than 10 employees)

Make cheques payable to and send the enrolment fee directly to the Waterford City Enterprise Board, Enterprise House, New Court Street, Waterford.

Include a note giving details of course name and name of person attending.

IMPORTANT: Please reply to this email to let Network Waterford know you are attending and have sent off your cheque to WCEB.

We hope you can join us on this course.Please enrol as soon as possible to book your place.

Full Course Details

Networking...SOS workshop

Business & Career Development
Communication Skills
Skills...to build your confidence
Objectives...to focus your energies
Strategies...to achieve your goals

Course Description

Networking, correctly utilised, can have a significant impact on business development, customer growth, market share and can also progress/fast track career paths through contact and alliance building. The objective of this course is to enhance the networking skills that are inherent in all, through development of skills, building a framework and developing strategy to tap into this art form, for practical benefits in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will understand:
How networking can build business by reaching larger audiences/new clients
How networking can help develop stronger client relationships
Allow the networker to tap into new markets and develop new contacts
Enable the development of better relationships to ensure client retention
Develop support and referral alliances
Confidently attend networking events
Maximise networking as a viable business resource
Smooth career paths through development of mentors and strategic alliances
Develop a new perspective on a valuable business & career development resource

Outcomes: each attendee will leave with:

Improved networking skills
An effective Elevator Pitch
A networking action plan
A confident approach to networking
A personal networking strategy

"Having completed one of Tricia's courses, and practicing my networking skills at a couple of her salons, I finally had the confidence to use a work social event for networking with the wonderful result that I am now working a secondment in a different area of the business, and really enjoying it. The experience will really stand to me in whatever I do next, whether in my old job or moving forward. Networking really works!! Thank you Tricia."

"This workshop made me realise how many opportunities I was missing. Using the tips on preparation for networking events, I have become much more effective."

"I feel the idea of setting short and long term goals is excellent and ensures this process becomes part of my daily life going forward."
"Since attending the workshop, I can now work that room full of confidence!"

"A course that met and surpassed my expectations! Professionally delivered and thoroughly enjoyable. It's training that I would highly recommend for anyone no matter what business they are in." Loretto, Dundalk Institute of Technology.

As a follow-up to the course all attendees will receive invitations (ongoing) to the 'Simple Networking Salon' where they will have ample chance to further meet their course mates (amongst others) and to practice and develop their networking skills.