LAKE MACQUARIE: Networking Tips for Creatives
March 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council as part of their LIVE and LOCAL professional development day.
Networking, meeting new people, developing relationships –all terrifying stuff. Entering the world of networking without a plan or strategy – even scarier!
Networking is a necessity in the creative industries, but many practitioners consider it to be the stuff of nightmares. ‘Networking Tips for Creatives’ is an entertaining hybrid between traditional workshop and social event designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other, while acknowledging the horror, and sharing a few tips at the same time. The first half is dedicated to learning the most effective strategy for effective networking, including preparation and follow up. The second half is a practical opportunity to rehearse some of these tips in a safe and friendly environment, while embracing the discomfort of the whole process and having a laugh.
Participants will discuss the following tips and share their thoughts about:
+ Preparing for the event, and getting the basics right – introductions, branding, and cards.
+ Preparing your conversation in advance and learning how to read the room.
+ Tips and tricks for dealing with difficult people.
+ How to make the networking event a success.
+ The all-important (and often-ignored) follow-up process.
This is a practical workshop and participants will have the opportunity to meet each other, practice their introductions, and try out some of the conversation tips discussed. Please be aware that this workshop starts with a light lunch and then a a short presentation by Alex Wisser from Cementa Festival. The Networking Tips for Creatives short workshop will start at 1:45pm.
What do I get?
All participants of this workshop also receive:
+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.
+ A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshops.
+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.
+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help!
Who is presenting?
Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance, theatre, tours, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia, Europe, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies, festivals, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant, story producer, screen development producer, educator and mentor.
Join us for the day!
Join us for lunch (included when you book both workshops) and to meet fellow creatives!
+ 10:00am Creative’s Guide to Branding workshop with Creative Plus Business
+ 12:00pm Enjoy a light lunch and join us to hear a short presentation by Alex Wisser from Cementa Festival
+ 1:45pm Networking Tips for Creatives short workshop with Creative Plus Business
+ 2:45pm Workshops conclude
What is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?
We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.
Accessibility: if you have any access requirements, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com
Venue: Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay
What is Service NSW Business Connect?
Service NSW Business Connect provides free, independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.
Creative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.
This professional development event is delivered as part of the Live and Local program. Live and Local is presented by Lake Macquarie City Council in partnership with the Live Music Office, OneMusic Australia and APRA AMCOS. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia.