Business Talk: Elevator pitch

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Workshop: Business Talk - Elevator Pitch

Goals of the lesson

After this lesson you know what an Elevator pitch is

Get to know each other's culture (Dutch and German)

Understanding Differences in Business

The Netherlands and Germany are very similar; but there are differences. And you have time to discuss and answer together. Some things I am going to say might be true for both countries, but then figure out in which country is it the MOST. You can use google translate on your phone or ask me what I mean by the question!

So DUTCH or GERMAN

We do not schedule appointments on Friday afternoon.

1. Dutch
2. German

We are straightforward and efficient, and make quick decisions.

1. Dutch
2. German

We are rather early than late.

1. Dutch
2. German

We all have to agree before we make a decision

1. Dutch
2. German

In a business meeting, we wait until the boss has asked a question before others ask any questions

1. Dutch
2. German

We all speak English very welln.

1. Dutch
2. German

We never ask a personal question, like are you married, in a business meeting?

1. Dutch
2. German

We do not take hierarchy / superiority very serious

1. Dutch
2. German

We eat bread for lunch and maybe even drink milk

1. Dutch
2. German

We are open and generous with friends but more formal in public.

1. Dutch
2. German

We never use the word Doctor or Mister (herr/frau), even if they have a doctor degree

1. Dutch
2. German

Activity 3: Asking questions

Now, we are going to think about questions to ask in a business meeting:

If you go to a business meeting in Germany, give me 3 questions you would ask to break the ice?

If you go to a business meeting in The Netherlands, give me 3 questions you would ask to break the ice?

Famous companies in Germany and The Netherlands

What are the 3 most well-known companies in Germany

What are the 3 most well-known companies in The Netherlands

Elevator Pitch

What is an elevator pitch?

An elevator pitch is a brief (30 seconds) way of introducing yourself, getting across a key point or two, and making a connection with someone.

You can use this to introduce a product, get a second conversation for a job or internship

Who are you?
How would you answer this question?

Little bit of your background
What would you say here?

Ask
What kind of question would you ask?

Close out
How would you end your elevator pitch?

Your task 

Imagine you are in an elevator pitch with the person that's hiring at the workplace you'd like to work at or do an internship. Prepare a 30 second elevator pitch about yourself, one that would convice that person to hire you

You will present your pitch to the class. 

Goal

After this lesson you know what an Elevator pitch is

Feedback: Mention the Tips and Tops of the lesson

Thanks for your attention!

Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit!

Bedankt voor jullie aandacht!