Consult, Manage, Change

Business is based on relationships

I had the opportunity to attend the Trans-Tasman Business Circle business lunch and networking function today.

The 400+ attendess got to hear from the CEO of Auckland Council and the Mayor on the first 12 months of the new Auckland Council.

The gathered group was a whos who of Auckland business and what struck me was the amount of pre-lunch networking. And this networking was face to face networking that kind of networking that builds relationships and trust.

I had the opportunity to meet some new contacts and using the great apps he now have access to via out smartphone was able to connect to these contacts very quickly using the LinkedIn cardmunch app.

The point here is that online networks and the use of social media can enhance your networking ability. Face to face meetings and networking are not DEAD!

Taking time out

Have been in the nations capital this weekend to attend the IMC New Zealand council strategic planning day www.imcnz.org All so taking time out to relax in the harbour capital.

In these busy days it is important to take time out to work on your business and to take time out to relax.

Observations from taking time to work on the business

Observations from taking time to work on the business

I have just taken the weekend out to work on my business. I have been attending the IMC Australia conference and Alan Weiss Master Class in Melbourne.
To follow are some observations and take-a-ways from the sessions I have attended.
Most things we do have a online reaction
It is not about technology its about PEOPLE
Virtual existence = oxygen for us all
Word of mouth has become WORLD of mouth!
Check out NFC = Near Field Communications
And don’t forget being geoaware
We will all soon know about augmented worlds!
Are you a Premature Price Presenter?
The 3 P’s of strategic Networking are Preparation, Participation and Planned follow-up
Build a tribe – set up a community of practice
Work out what your sweet spot is?
Use proactive framing
This should be your consulting mantra – Prepare, Show up, Do my best and Go home
Your web site is a credibility tool
4 Kinds of objections – No money, No time, No need and NO TRUST only be worried about the last one!

Alan Weiss in Melbourne

I am attending Alan's master class in Melbourne.

Alan tells us that your website is a credibility tool.

If you blog you should post at least 3 times a week. Remember to include text audio and video

Take time to learn

I am on my way to Melbourne to attend a weekend seminar and master class with Alan Weiss. I am taking time out of the business to work on the business. When was the last time you took time out to increase your knowledge, skills and competences??

I am looking forward to meeting new contacts, networking and updating my consulting skill set.