24 OCTOBER 2024

CAW Network USA hosted, ‘The Do’s and Don’ts’ of networking.’ This event looks at three aspects of networking with a goal of providing insights and strategies that you can consider for your networking success.

In the first session, David Freeman covers getting the most out of networking at events.

In the second session of the event, Nancy Chakabuda covers ‘effectively building a personal brand’.

In our final session Veronica Beilby discusses how to get the most out of Linkedin and social media in general.

The presentations are followed by a Q&A session with the three presenters.

Subject Matter:

Beyond Accounting – the Do’s and Don’ts of Networking.

1. Getting the most from Networking events – David Freeman FCA
2. Defining and building your personal brand – Nancy Chakabuda CA (SA)
3. How to maximize your use of social media – Veronica Beilby FCA

Learning objectives:

By the end of the session, attendees will have achieved the following objectives:

Session 1:

• How to identify and select networking events
• Steps to prepare yourself for the event
• Techniques to engage and leaving lasting impressions
• What to do about post-event follow up

Session 2:

• Define a personal brand – where do you start with defining what you want your personal brand to be.
• Build or develop a credible personal brand – practical steps.
• Portray the benefits of building a personal brand beyond your work or organization.

Session 3:

• Discuss the importance of social media in networking.
• Compose a brief one to one connection message.
• Recall the benefits of following #s and reposting articles on LinkedIn.

Our presenters also suggested books that influenced them. These are:

Expect to win by Carla Harris

Power Networking by Sheila Savar

The light we carry: Overcoming in uncertain times by Michelle Obama