Hello folks, Canterbury Software is looking at starting a regular series of "Getting to Know Our Sector" meetings to enourage everyone to gain a greater understanding of what people are doing, build networks, develop collaborations and practice presentations.
Once a month we'd get together and have around 4 people make a five-minute presentation each profiling their company, its services and/or products. Many of us need to be practiced at this for when we make our "elevator" pitches to big clients or venture capitalists, or presentations at overseas shows. Better to test it out now than when you're on the spot, right?! Everyone would be encouraged to ask further questions about your company (useful both as a promotion for you and as an indication of what things attract attention). And there would be the chance for robust, honest feedback -- it really helps to find out whether the message you *think* you are delivering is the one the audience receives! The run-throughs done prior to last year's Anzatech show were very useful in sharpening up presentations, and it meant that we each learned about other company skills -- means we know who is doing what, who we can recommend or pass work/inquiries onto, identify possible collaborative partners etc. At the show, people ended up saying to propsective leads things like "We don't do that, but I can introduce you to who does...". This..er.. Elevator Cafe will be a regular CSI activity on the first Friday of every month at the Canterbury Innovation Incubator. They'll run from 5-6, so you get the chance for further informal feedback at the Hi- Tech BBQ which will follow. (And we're grateful to the CII and Christine for the support, thanks guys :-) So, mark on your calendar: Elevator Cafe, Friday May 2, at 5pm, CII (200 Armagh St) not to mention June 6, July 4, August 1 etc. If you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity and test out your presentation skills, let us know. (And don't be surprised if a CSI team member contacts you to be volunteered :-) Cheers, Vicki ====================================================== SPIS Ltd, Box 19-760, Christchurch, NZ http://.spis.co.nz * FREE TurboNote+ sticky note trial: http://TurboNote.com --> via Canterbury Software email forum: Success through Connections Email your messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Searchable list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Leave or rejoin the list: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm
