1. Speed Mentoring & Networking Event
African Immigrants Professional Development Conference (AIPDC)
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.

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Personal Reflection Map
Health
Social
Community
Career
Financial

8. 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

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

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

11. 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”

12. 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?

13. “
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

14. 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 minutes depending on number of Mentees

15. 12:45pm
Group Debrief: Lessons Learned

16. 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.

17. Informal Networking
1pm – 1:30pm
Informal Networking