The culture I am interested learning more about is Business Network International (BNI). The BNI group meets at least once a week in Helena. I have already attended a dinner meeting, but I will need to attend the more formal Tuesday meetings from 7:00-8:00 AM. After attending the meeting this week I will write a short blog about my experience.
During the meeting, the group requires that each member give a brief 60 second "commercial". I will be representing Garrels Training Systems (GTS). Garrels Training Systems personalizes training systems for people, has a clothing line, and operates a women’s boxing club. Keep in mind that I am representing the business so I will need to conform to a certain stereotype. The meeting is held over breakfast, so I need to be sure to order a healthy food and have the right attitude about fitness (health to the extreme). In addition to the 60 second commercial I may also have to give a short (10 minute) presentation later in the project.
I will soon learn what the "norm" and what is acceptable behavior within that culture. This truly will be a culture shock for me because I am required to go alone and it will be a new experience. I am excited to attend the meeting tomorrow and start fitting into a culture I am not part of.
Joining this culture will provide me with the opportunity to learn more about networking. In addition, as a graduating senior this culture will provide another "communication tool" to use in the workplace.
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