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SUMMARY:Networking with confidence masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join us in London to master your networking skills\, connect meaningfully and unlock new collaboration opportunities!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Networking is vital for rare disease patient groups. It’s the first step to: \n\nBreak isolation\nBuild collective power\nOpen access to research\, expertise\, funding and opportunities that are often out of reach when working alone\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                \n                \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n                \n            \n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In the rare disease space\, where resources are limited and patient populations are disperse and small\, collaboration is not a just a nice thing to have\, but the difference that will help you achieve your goals and drive change for your community.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				However\, networking can feel incredibly daunting\, especially when stepping into rooms full of unfamiliar faces. \nThe challenge is even greater for rare disease patient groups specifically\, as introducing a rare condition to stakeholders who may be hearing about it for the first time is not an easy task.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you’re looking to overcome these challenges\, join this masterclass!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Want to see a real-life example of what can be achieved through the power of networking? Discover how a chance meeting led to the creation of a global registry for the AKU Society below. \n			\n				Read it here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                \n                \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n                \n            \n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What to expect from the masterclass?\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We’ll provide practical strategies and exercises to help you recognise your own value\, prepare effectively for in-person and online events\, craft a compelling elevator pitch and develop your personal brand.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				After the masterclass\, you will be better equipped to identify potential collaborators\, make a memorable impression and build authentic relationships that can open new doors for your organisation.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				You will learn:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How to build confidence and recognise your own value\n				We will cover: \n\nHow to recognise your own value\nHow to overcome imposter syndrome\nHow to have the right networking and collaborative mindset\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How to communicate clearly and engagingly\n				We will cover: \n\nHow to craft a compelling elevator pitch \nHow to tailor your approach to different stakeholders to connect effectively\nHow to develop your personal and organisation’s brand\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How to prepare for networking in your event\n				We will cover: \n\nThe importance of setting clear objectives before the event: who\, why and how\nHow to use event tools and materials to identify potential collaborators and facilitate conversation\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How to build connections through time\n				We will cover: \n\nHow to build authentic\, meaningful relationships with different stakeholders\nBest practices to follow up effectively after the event and keep relationships long term\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                \n                \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n                \n            \n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sign up here to claim your space!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your networking skills and to interact with fellow patient group leaders!\n Tickets are limited\, so claim yours now! \n			\n				Register for your place here\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                \n                \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n                \n            \n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please note: the ticket window may take a few seconds to load. Eventbrite allows you to secure your ticket without completing the full registration form. Please ensure that you complete all required questions in the form\, as this information is essential for the successful delivery of the masterclass.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				    Meet the trainer\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Andy Milligan \nCo-Founder of The Caffeine Partnership and Beacon trustee\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Andy Milligan is a leading international brand and business consultant and a co-founder of The Caffeine Partnership\, a company that provides ideas and advice to senior managers on business growth and branding. \nAndy has over 25 years of experience in branding and communications – building connections and working in industries as diverse as airlines\, finance\, telecommunications\, sports and pharmaceuticals. He is also a Beacon trustee and understands the rare disease patient group landscape.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                \n                \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n                \n            \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Deposit scheme\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registering for this in-person masterclass will require paying a refundable deposit of £30 upon registration. This deposit will be kept safe in Eventbrite until after the training has been completed. \nFollowing the event\, if you have attended and signed in\, you will get your full deposit back. \nWe understand that circumstances can change\, especially in the rare disease community. Should you register for the event and realise you can no longer attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. \nWe will endeavour to refund your deposit in full provided reasonable notice is given. Reasonable notice for this event is no later than 7 working days before. \nFind out more about our deposit scheme here. If you have any questions\, please contact projects@rarebeacon.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                \n                \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n                \n            \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently asked questions\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring a carer with me?\n				Yes! We offer free carer tickets for carers accompanying registered delegates. If you’d like a carer to attend with you\, please get a carer ticket in addition to your own ticket. Carer tickets are only available for already registered delegates.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do you cover travel expenses?\n				Beacon will reimburse travel expenses for rare disease patients\, carers\, patient groups and charities\, up to the total value of £100 per person. If your travel is likely to exceed this amount\, please contact projects@rarebeacon.org ahead of the event so we can discuss whether further reimbursement will be possible. \nAll expenses\, other than mileage\, must be accompanied by valid receipts.   \nFor further information on our expenses policy\, please click here.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where is the masterclass?\n				The masterclass will be at the Royal Institution in London. The address is 21 Albemarle St\, London W1S 4BS\, UK. \nThe closest underground stations are: \n\nGreen Park Station – 5 mins walk (Jubilee\, Victoria and Piccadilly lines)\nPiccadilly Circus Station – 10 mins walk (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines)\nOxford Circus Station – 10 mins walk (Victoria\, Central and Bakerloo lines)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is the venue accessible?\n				The Royal Institution has two main entrances\, both accessible via double doors. All areas are wheelchair accessible via a lift with accessible toilets onsite\, near the reception area. You can find out more information about the venue here. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please note these on your registration form so we can ensure that your needs are met. \nTo discuss any additional accessibility measures we can provide\, please get in touch with our team at projects@rarebeacon.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will lunch be provided?\n				Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. \nIf you have dietary requirements\, please let us know in the registration form.
URL:https://www.rarebeacon.org/event/networking-with-confidence-masterclass/
LOCATION:The Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle Street\, W1S 4BS\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-person,Masterclass
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