The five most common obstacles and how to overcome
Resistance to talk to strangers
In our childhood we were taught not to talk to strangers for safety reasons. In certain situations it is still good advice. However, in the business environment, talking to strangers is a way to generate interest and support for their products or services. If you only talk to people you already know, you are missing opportunities to make new connections and establish valuable contacts.
To get past your discomfort, put an object before attending a networking event. Decide how many new contacts you want to do or how many strangers want to know. In some cases, you should specifically try to contact people who would like to know.
Then work on finding some appropriate phrases to “break the ice” and initiate conversations with strangers. Have some questions prepared. You can ask about the activity of others, about his relationship with the event or your opinions on it.
Lack of a formal presentation
It is much easier to make a new contact when there is someone who makes the introductions. If you expect a third party this may not be able to talk to anyone. At networking events, the goal is to make contact with as many people as possible. Read more »
