Making the Most of Every Event
The three primary objectives of the MLE are:
1. Help you develop outstanding leaders by learning from the best in the Midlands
2. Help you find practical and sometimes unconventional ways to develop and grow
your organisation
3. Sow the seeds of mutually rewarding relationships with successful
entrepreneurs and executives who represent the fastest growing firms in the
Midlands
Download the networkers toolkit here
Here are 7 tips for making the most of each MLE events and the time in between.
1. Turn up on time and spend the full 3 hours with us. Each event is very carefully designed for you to get massive value for your time.
2. Have a firm idea about what you want to accomplish during the time you will spend with us and keep your mind open to possibilities and opportunites.
3. Be prepared to listen first and help others succeed. The majority of participants, if not everyone, will be looking to satisfy one or more of the three objectives so do what you can to help them.
4. Cast your mind to people you know who will benefit from being part of the MLE. We are rapidly growing by reputation and personal introductions. There will always be excellent incentives for you to bring senior managers, executives and business owners to our events.
5. Get to know the sponsors and our hosts at the venue, they are all outstanding in their chosen field, extremely professional and amazingly helpful.
6. Help us to help you by completing our feedback forms and telling us how we can be better and what you want us to do for you.
7. And above all TAKE ACTION and FOLLOW UP with the promises you make to yourself and the people who attend. Use our MLE Action Planner on the day to record your commitments.
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Three 'No Nos'
At each event there is a wide mix of managers, executives, MDs, CEOs, sales and business development respresentatives and other business professionals.
No No number 1 - Don't over pitch and oversell to decision makers
No No number 2 - Dont' over pitch and oversell to decision makers
No No number 3 - Don't over pitch and oversell... etc
Get the message!
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The Networkers Toolkit
Over many years we have compiled a list of the best networking tips you are ever likely to come across. They are the product of observation and interviews with some of the masters of networking and relationship building.
We have put together a networking toolkit/checklist for you to help you prepare for and make the most of every MLE event you choose to attend and indeed any event where networking is on the agenda and you wish to sow the seeds of new relationships.
