Christchurch Branch Event: What do you know about who you know?

There’s a school of thought that says networking is walking into a room and selling yourself. It’s not.

It’s not about small talk either.

Paul Haggath is, in his own words, “rubbish at small talk”. He doesn’t believe in the hard sell, and he doesn’t have an elevator speech. He has built several successful businesses and a career by networking. How?

Good networking is about connecting. It’s not just what you know, it’s who you know and how you maintain that relationship. And like any relationship, it should be built on give and take, mutual respect, and listening.

Your network includes everyone from friends and family to work colleagues and members of groups to which you belong – people who you can assist, and who can potentially help you in return. And unlike selling, networking is about helping everyone toward their goals.

Whether you’re a wallflower or a social butterfly, join Paul for his top tips on breaking the ice, productive conversation, and making the most of any networking opportunity… and being comfortable doing it.

Where and when

Streamliners, 4 Acton Street, Christchurch Central map

Wednesday 13 June. 5:30 pm networking. Meeting from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Cost

The cost includes nibbles and drinks.

People who register via the website:

  • Members $11.50 incl GST.
  • Non-members $17.25 incl GST
  • Student members free of charge.

People who pay at the door:

  • Members 15.00 incl GST
  • Non-members $20.00 incl GST
  • Student members free of charge.

Note: Members = members of TechCommNZ and affiliated organisations: NZATD, TWIA, PRINZ

About the speaker

Paul Haggath

Paul Haggath is, in his own words, “rubbish at small talk”. He doesn’t believe in the hard sell, and he doesn’t have an elevator speech. He does believe in networking, harnessing the skills of every individual, and working as a diverse but cohesive team.

Paul enjoys working with good people on interesting and diverse projects and loves sharing his knowledge and experience. His mantra is “Share your knowledge, don’t protect it.”

This was his motivation for creating TEAM Projects Advisory, and for establishing the TEAM Mates – a collective of specialists working (and networking!) together to assist each other at key project milestones.

He shares ten acres in Loburn with his wife, daughter, and menagerie.

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