Woman In Business:

FUELING INNOVATION 

So what can women do to break through this divide and continue the work that other women, have done so far? We offer the following advice to young women who are intereted in fueling innovation:

    Determine how you can bring your whole sief, and the best of yourself, to work every day.
    Remain optimistic about your abilities to advance your career.
    Set high expectations for yourself.
    Don't fall into the trap of pulling heroics; don't burn yourself out.
    Stay Connected to your passions - they will be your source of inspiration.
    Remember that leaders are judged on the contributions of their team.
    Support others.

This advice is relevant to anyone who is interested in fueling innovation, not just women.  Too Succeed, as any person in any field, one needs to be innovative and support innovation in others.

Let us know what other advice can you share with budding yong innovators? 

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Make the First Minute Count

"We never get out what we don't put in, but we can move mountains when we dedicate the time we need to networking and developing lasting business relationships! - Two heads are better than one and several people taking one step is better than trying to take a thousand steps alone" 

S tart by giving a smile
M ake eye contact
I ntroduce yourself
L et people know what you do
E xplain what you need

A sk how you can help them ---S ay that you ---K eep in touch 
  Rules of Good Networking
  • Be Prepared
  • Be Open minded
  • Don’t be afraid to ask
  • Treat everyone as equals
  • Build on information not status
  • Say thank you
  • Don’t waste your resources
  • Give without expectations
  • Set realistic and achievable goals

Be committed and determined

10 Commandments of Networking a Mixer

  1. Have your networking “tools” with you at all times.
  2. Set a goal for the # of people you’ll meet.
  3. Act like a host, not a guest.
  4. Listen and ask the 5 “W”s (who, what, where, when, why)
  5. Give a lead or referral whenever possible.
  6. Describe your product or service in 60 seconds.
  7. Exchange business cards with people you meet.
  8. Spend 10 minutes or less with each person you meet.
  9. Write comments on the back of business cards you collect.
  10. Follow up with the people you meet.
  
 …. The Breakfast of Champions all use one form or another … but works takes practice and sometimes you have to put on your best acting character until you become more comfortable repeating the fine art of Networking….
 Angela Johnston