HOW TO NETWORK LIKE A PRO

Presented by: Dave Ritter, CEO & Co-Founder at NetworkedChicago, LLC
 

     Effective networking is one of the most valuable business skills a professional can possess. It has been proven time after time that people buy from people they trust and hire people they like and believe in. That’s why so many successful professionals are good at networking. They find the best opportunities for sales and jobs this way.

     So, why are so many people frustrated and feeling as if they are going through the motions without getting the results? The answer, of course, is that that are just going through the motions without a strategy or plan for maximizing their outcomes.

     Whether you network to grow a business or land a job, your time is valuable. Improve the ROI on the time you invest in networking. Learn how to create your networking strategy and execute in an effective manner to achieve real results.

In this session, David Ritter will cover:

- the wide variety of networking options;

- benefits of various options;

- finding your opportunities;

- designing your strategy and plan; and,

- executing effectively for results.

During many years of success as a transformational leader in business technology in corporate settings, Dave facilitated the growth of top line and bottom line business results through

strategic investments and sound management. Before starting NetworkedChicago, Dave was a CIO (Chief Information Officer) for 15 years in the BPO and financial industries. Prior to that, he held a variety of business technology leadership roles.

    Dave holds a BS with double majors in Finance and Computer Science from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from Northwestern University.