Cathy Dunbabin
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I'm Cathy Dunbabin and I manage Opendoorz Networking in Oxford. Networking works. You know that. We know that. So make sure it works for you. In addition to the professional development training inclusive within the Opendoorz membership we offer training events to members and non-members alike. Whether you’re new to the networking arena or have been on the circuit for some time we look forward to welcoming you at our group meetings and on one of our courses.Connect on LinkedIn!
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Less Is More …
How many people have you met this year at networking events? Each year we add new contacts, swelling the numbers and filling outlook. If we’re cutting edge we gain more connections on LinkedIn, more followers on twitter, get liked by … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Hints and Tips, How to network, Networking, networking ROI, networking skills, Networking Tips
Tagged Berkshire, business, business network advice, Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, Business Opportunities, communication, guide to successful business networking, how to business network successfully, manage contacts, networking tips, Opendoorz, tips, what are networking skills
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Opendoorz Members Do It Together!
I am always delighted to hear about our members working together for their mutual benefit, often providing a new service to the market. The Opendoorz motivation, energy and business development environment is perfect to encourage business owners to work together … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business connections, Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Hints and Tips, Lead generation, Members, Networking, networking ROI, Oxfordshire, Recommendations, Small business owners
Tagged alliances, Berkshire, business, Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, communication, joint ventures, Opendoorz, Opendoorz Members, partnerships, Reading, successful networker, Witney
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Welcome to Nick Bettes!
After an early career with Shell, Vickers Shipbuilders, British Gas and Expro International Group, Nick spent nine years in a variety of board positions running subsidiaries of G4S (formerly Group 4 Securicor). During this period, he was responsible for parts … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business networking, Business Networking Group, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Networking, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Tagged Business networking, business networking in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Cathy Dunbabin, communication, how to start conversation, networking, Opendoorz, Opendoorz Members, Oxfordshire, successful networker
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Top Five Tips for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work
This blog is from Karen Sanders of HR Dept. an executive member of Newbury Opendoorz. Dealing and handling difficult conversations within the workplace isn’t the most pleasant of tasks, although it is a necessary management tool to identifying and resolving … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Hints and Tips, Managing people, Training
Tagged business, business networking group Newbury, communication, effective communication skills, human resources, Opendoorz, Opendoorz Members, Opendoorz Oxford, Opendoorz Reading, Oxfordshire, people, Reading
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How fat is your wallet?
The purpose of business networking is not to empty the wallets of your fellow networkers but to encourage them to look for genuine new business opportunities for you. Your role is to encourage, motivate and educate fellow members in how … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business networking, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business networkting group in Reading, Networking, Networking Tips
Tagged business network advice, Business networking, business networking events, business networking group Newbury, business networking tips, business networking training, Business Opportunities, communication, effective communication skills, guide to successful business networking, how to network, Opendoorz, social media, what are networking skills, word of mouth referrals
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Exposing yourself in the right places is essential to business growth!
Statistics say that a prospective client needs to be ‘touched’ 7 times before they will buy from you. Traditionally these ‘touches’ were achieved by using flyers, newspaper adverts, PR articles, local rags, radio, TV, direct mail, email newsletters, hoardings, bus … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business Enterprises, Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, How to network, Networking, networking skills, Oxfordshire
Tagged Berkshire, business, business network advice, Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking guide, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, Business Opportunities, communication, Oxfordshire, successful networker, what are networking skills
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What you see is what you get!
There are two types of communication that occur at a networking event – verbal and non-verbal. When attending networking meetings you are encouraged to plan, prepare and practice ensuring you’re armed with the most inspiring introductions, perfect presentations and quality … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Business connections, Business networking, business networking guide, business networking tips, communication, effective communication skills, guide to successful business networking, recommendation, successful networker, word of mouth referrals
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White Paper: “How To Cultivate Gravitas”
I found this wonderful blog post by Sarah McCloughry of Anrah and wanted to share it with you today. I hope you will enjoy it! Cathy. How To Cultivate Gravitas Gravitas A dictionary definition of gravitas is “a serious and … Continue reading
What You See Is What You Get!
There are two types of communication that occur at a networking event – verbal and non-verbal. When attending networking meetings you are encouraged to plan, prepare and practice ensuring you’re armed with the most inspiring introductions, perfect presentations and quality … Continue reading
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