Colaborating is the way forward: Paul M Johnstone

More from the A to Z of networking this time we are into the letter C.  Hope you enjoy the journey. 

Collaboration:          

Similar in application to Synergistic partnerships and joint venture, collaboration

Collaboration is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together in an intersection of common goals.

For example, by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus to achieve a common goal. Most collaboration requires leadership. 

Share resources and contacts with people who have a similar target audience as you.  It helps if some decisions are mad on the resources you need:

Agreements help maintain both parties focus and identify what resources will be required.

Communication:

A huge subject, and with over 70% of communication being visual, its worth spending time here.  In networking as in all other activities, like it or not image is important. 

We do not have enough time to detail everything in this section.  We will therefore just pick the network golden moments for you.

Your Voice:  Resonance in your voice gives you a rounded, richer sounding voice.  This creates depth, substance and weight to your delivery.  One of the great benefits of this is, when you are nervous speaking to a group, it stops you sounding shrill.

Your Handshake: This makes a great impression on who you meet. It contributes to the impression you make.  Not to firm and not too weak, firm but forgiving is what you are looking for in a handshake.

Posture: There is tremendous benefit from the Alexander Technique on posture. Place you feet directly under your shoulders.   In short be natural and a quick tip if you have poor posture or experience pain when you are on your feet for a long time, try the Alexander Technique, great for repairing poor posture.

 

Relax: When you are relaxed you breathing is deep and even, its how the body likes to do it.

About the Author

Paul M Johnstone is a Professional networker, he build two businesses by using the power of the network and with almost no other marketing. He has worked for 3 of the largest networking organisations in the UK and is a network mentor. He can be reached at +44 (0)7711 324362or through his website at http://www.paradigmshakers.co.uk/ 

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