1. 1 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Alternative Exercise A-1: Speed Networking Exercise © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com

2. 2 Exercise A-1: Speed Networking 1. Brainstorm top employee traits: SAMPLE Personal trainer example: Friendly Good teacher Certified Extra: Good business sense

3. 3 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Exercise A-1: Speed Networking 1. Brainstorm top employee traits: OUR TOP EMPLOYEE A)What do you consider a desirable job position in our area of study ? B) What traits and skills do you believe are necessary to be successful in that position? List a minimum of 4.

4. 4 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Exercise A-1: Speed Networking 2. National opportunity Hypothetical opportunity: New program Grant money Train top students to be top employees and managers in industry Your job: Sell yourself to the voting committee

5. 5 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Exercise A-1: Speed Networking 3. Develop elevator pitch 3 parts you need to complete: A) Introduction: Name, school you attend B) Highlight trait or skill and example: Your strongest trait or skill from the list + an example. c) Conclusion: Summary of why the voting committee should vote for you.

6. 6 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Exercise A-1: Speed Networking 4. Develop elevator pitch Team A and Team B – take your places! You will be either: – Doing your pitch or – Listening to a pitch as a “voting committee member” You must finish your pitch within the time limit PITCH!

7. 7 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Exercise A-1: Speed Networking 5. Vote & discuss Vote for one person (NOT yourself) based on their pitch. Winner _______________ Runner up ____________ Discuss: What was it about their pitch that stood out?

8. 8 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Exercise A-1: Speed Networking CONCLUSION Skills and traits exhibited today: Networking Entrepreneurship skills – Relationships – Confidence in ability to succeed – Flexibility More traits of successful entrepreneurs in EITC Module 1 Looking ahead – Creativity More on creativity in EITC Module 2 – Goal orientation More on goals in EITC Module 3

9. 9 © Copyright Katherine Korman Frey/Vision Forward, LLC www.VisionForward.com Brought to you by: Entrepreneur-in-the-Classroom brought to you by: Curriculum developed by: Katherine Korman Frey –Founder, Vision Forward & The Hot Mommas ® Project. –Associate Director Center & Adjunct Professor, The George Washington University Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Contributing content provided by: Dr. George Solomon, Dr. Susan Duffy, Dr. Ayman Tarabishy and Professor Janet Nixdorff. Co-presenting SponsorIn Conjunction With