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Enjoy access to a comprehensive suite of world-class learning resources, carefully designed to strengthen your networking skills and expand your professional reach. Each module is delivered in an engaging format - whether through interactive e-learning, concise video explainers, or practical digests - allowing you to learn at your own pace and fit development seamlessly into your busy schedule. As you progress through the programme, you’ll not only gain practical, actionable strategies to master networking but also accumulate valuable time that counts directly towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record.

Meet the team behind BDA One

BDA One is a brand new product from the Business Development Academy - powered by The Results Consultancy - a team of recognised specialists in networking, business development and negotiation with decades of experience in professional services. Having worked across the legal, accounting, consulting and real estate sectors, we understand first-hand the challenges and opportunities facing firms today. Through the Academy, we regularly publish insights - from articles and research to practical digests - sharing the latest thinking in business development, work-winning strategies and client relationship growth.

Curriculum

12 Chapters · 53 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

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      Getting started...

  2. 2

    Mastering Networking

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: What is networking and what does “good” look like?

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      But first... reasons to network 

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      Networking – what does good look like?

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      Widening your network

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      Step 2: The Videos 

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      Step 3: Take-aways from the videos

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      Step 4: The importance of following-up

  3. 3

    Making the most of networking events

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Hints and tips to help you plan your approach

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      Step 2: Networking at events

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      Step 3: Lessons to learn

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      Step 4: Preparing your approach and action points to take away

  4. 4

    Creating your elevator pitch

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Understanding elevator pitches

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      What clients are looking for and attracted by

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      Step 2: Elevator pitches videos

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      Step 3: Lessons to learn

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      Step 4: Action points to take away

  5. 5

    Following up from a networking event

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Follow up techniques that build relationships and business

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      Step 2: ‘Following up a networking event’ video

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      Step 3: Lessons to learn

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      Step 4:  Action points to take away

  6. 6

    Video: Time effective ways to network internally

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      Watch the video

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    Ways to raise your personal and professional profile

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Overview

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      Step 2: Strategies for you to consider

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      Step 3: Prioritising your own actions

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      Step 4: Summary and thoughts to take away

  8. 8

    Making the most of professional groups and associations

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Read our overview on making the most of trade associations and professional groups

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      Step 2: A case study

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      Step 3: Plan your own approach

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      Step 4: Action points to take away

  9. 9

    WBD - 7 ways to get the most from LinkedIn

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      7 ways to get the most from LinkedIn

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    Turning a social relationship into a business one

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Assessing the business opportunities in your social network

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      Step 2: Turning a social relationship into a potential business one podcast

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      Step 3: Making your contact look good

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      Step 4: Planning your approach

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    Warming up an old contact

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Read our success tips for getting back in contact

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      What’s your excuse, for keeping in touch?

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      Step 2: Warming up an old contact video

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      Step 3: Lessons to learn

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      Step 4:  Action points to take away

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    Questions to really engage your contact

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Question styles overview

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      Step 2: A real life example

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      Step 3: Plan your approach

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      Step 4: Summary and action points to take away

This programme gives you the toolkit you need to become a confident networker and, perhaps more importantly, how to best use that valuable skill to build your own network and stimulate new instructions.

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