Speed Mentoring & Networking Event African Immigrants Professional Development Conference (AIPDC) 05.30.19 This event is an opportunity to meet, network and discuss pressing career questions with a diverse group of professionals. Similar to speed dating, speed networking requires participants to pair up and network with professionals in short intervals. During this time, attendees will have a chance to exchange business cards, make connections, and get advice on their career development in a non-intimidating environment.

AIPDC Overview Miata Getaweh 12:00pm Miata - Welcome (5 minutes) Highlight organization and intent of event

WELCOME TO LOL TBD 12:05pm Welcome to LOL 5 (minutes): African Ancestry? John or Mellisa or rep from African Ancestry ERG Share a short overview on AA ERG and why it is important to LOL and our community

Event Overview / Building Sustainable Relationships Philomena Morrissey Satre | Land O’Lakes, Inc. Event Overview / Building Sustainable Relationships 12:10pm Philomena Morrissey Satre (10 minutes) Moderator welcomes participants and provides an overview of the session

Event Agenda Time Topic Presenter 11:30AM Registration & Lunch All 12:00PM AIPDC Overview Miata Getaweh 12:05PM Welcome to LOL TBD 12:10PM Event Overview / Building Sustainable Relationships Philomena Morrissey Satre 12:20PM Speed Networking 12:45PM Group Discussion 12:55PM Closing Comments 1PM – 1:30PM Informal Networking 11:30am - 12:00pm Registration and lunch 12pm -1:00pm Program Projected number of attendees: 30-40 Mentors needed: 15-20

It's about you Your path Your pace Your priorities It’s your career, and you are in control. You decide which path you’ll take, how fast you’ll go, where you are going, and how you will get there. It’s about what matters most to you. There is not one way that works for everyone. Being true to your own values and priorities is what’s important. And that will look different for each of us. Your path Your pace Your priorities

Personal Reflection Map Health Social Community Career Financial

Philosophy on Career Development Think about what is really important in your life; understand what is missing, consider passions, Core Values: Moral principles and beliefs Skills/Strengths: Special abilities or expertise enabling one to perform an activity very well Interests: A sense of concern with and curiosity about something Richard Leider’s Purpose Formula Gifts + Passion + Values = CALLING

What is most important in Networking? People connecting with people Finding some common interests Information gained and contacts made The power of reciprocity

Become a “Master Connector” Social Media Social-friends-family Professional Associations Community Faith/Spirituality Alumni from school Everyday connections

Be strategic – why are you meeting? Develop thoughtful questions Strategies Be strategic – why are you meeting? Develop thoughtful questions Be gracious and appreciative How can you help your contact? Follow through with a prompt and meaningful “thank you”

Call to Action: What is you DO? Select 1 to 2 high impact activities that will support building relationships What does success look like? What support do you need to be successful? When will you accomplish? Who can support you?

“ Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow. ” Mary Ann Radmacher, Author

Speed Networking 12:20-12:30/12:30-12:40 Attendees take their places sitting across from one another. Speed Networking-Name-Mentor Each round will last for 10-15 minutes depending on number of Mentees

12:45pm Group Debrief: Lessons Learned

Closing Comments 12: 55pm The session will conclude with a reception, which will allow participants to apply their networking abilities in a more informal social networking setting.

Informal Networking 1pm – 1:30pm Informal Networking