Business Small Talk

A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

Sometimes the most important thing at a conference is the breaks – at least as far as networking and career development for young scientists are concerned. If you are good at small talk, you can easily get into conversations with strangers in a relaxed way. Small talk is the first step to making new contacts. For all those who do not feel like born small talkers, there is good news: small talk can be learned – and it is even fun.

Online Workshop

Friday, March 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Trainer

Alexander Roggenkamp

Language

English

Location

Online

Target Group

Doctoral students

Track(s)

Research, Research Management, Business and Organizations

Certificate

8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

If you are good at small talk, you can easily get into conversations with strangers in a relaxed way. Small talk is the first step to making new contacts. For all those who do not feel like born small talkers, there is good news: small talk can be learned – and it is even fun.

In our workshop we will discuss the following:

Build up your sociability and approach others openly
Get into good conversations
Find interesting topics and create a pleasant atmosphere for conversations.
Make sure that others remember what you do using the elevator pitch.

Content

Develop a positive attitude towards small talk
Engage in different exercises to build up confidence
Find appropriate topics for small talk
Influence the atmosphere of a conversation through conversation style and body language
Present yourself in an interesting way