Event: Workshop – Develop and improve your networking skills

Within a business environment and whatever your role, we all have a responsibility to engage in business development activity to support, promote and develop the growth of the business we operate/work within. Networking in particular, can play a huge part in this process. Networking and building professional relationships built on trust can raise the profile of a business significantly along with providing great opportunities to manage career progression for those working within it. Leanne and Matt will explore some of the key factors for success when developing new connections and growing your personal brand and will offer hints and tricks on how to approach networking environments with confidence and purpose. Agenda Delegate’s arrive from Midday & the event will close at 14:00pm, A light lunch will be provided throughout the masterclass. About our Presenters Leanne Loome Leanne leads the highly experienced events team at Mills & Reeve, supporting the wider marketing team in business development and overall firm strategies. Having worked at Mills & Reeve since 2005, Leanne has established an outstanding reputation across the firm and is well respected for her innovative event ideas, and excellent organisations skills. Matt Skipper As Head of New Business at Mills & Reeve, Matt is responsible for developing firm profile nationally through professional networks and partnerships to identify and deliver new business for the firm. He also supports lawyers by coaching BD and sales skills supports the firm on strategic projects aimed at delivering growth. With nearly twenty years’ experience in marketing and business development Matt works with lawyers helping them to think differently about how they approach new client relationships and referral partnerships and has a passion for coaching on a variety of business development topics and developing new ways to approach the market. Matt is also passionate about supporting the development of younger professionals, future leaders and students so presents on personal brand and networking skills both internally and to a range of NextGen and business networks with the aim of giving confidence to those at the very start of their career and others looking to step up to the next level. *Ticket price includes fees and VAT* Be the first to hear updates about our upcoming events by signing up to our monthly event newsletter here.