NEWCASTLE: I Hate Networking

A CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event presented in partnership with Tantrum Youth Arts.

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. ‘I Hate Networking’ 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.

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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. 

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?
Monica Davidson – Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist, performer, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills, financial literacy and marketing.

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 specific accessibility needs or questions please contact Tantrum Youth Arts on info@tantrumtheatre.org.au.

Venue: Tantrum Youth Arts, 101 City Rd, Merewether, Newcastle NSW 2291

Please note: Tantrum Youth Art street address is 101 City Rd, Merewether but there is no parking or access via City Rd. Instead, please head to the building between 2 and 4 Allworth St, Merewether. Look for the pink signs.

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Bookings are essential. Please book early to avoid disappointment as there are limited places available.