{"id":12897,"date":"2017-09-06T11:40:14","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T15:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/analytics.ncsu.edu\/?p=12897"},"modified":"2018-06-17T16:59:31","modified_gmt":"2018-06-17T20:59:31","slug":"etiquette-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analytics.ncsu.edu\/?p=12897","title":{"rendered":"Rules of Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the sixth year, business coach and speaker Mary Crane spent a day at the Institute, helping Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) students polish their professionalism. Crane\u2019s visit with the class of 2018 commenced with her dynamic seminar, \u2018The Rules of Engagement\u2019 — or what some people call proper business etiquette. She shared stories and lessons learned to illustrate the rules that guide professionals through the tricky waters of networking, meetings, interviews, follow ups, and thank you notes. <\/p>\n

Crane, a former White House assistant chef who holds a law degree, emphasized the importance of self-advocacy. \u201cYou don\u2019t ask–you don\u2019t get,\u201d she said to the class. \u201cYou always shoot as high as you can.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the seminar, students participated in a mock networking reception with the Institute\u2019s faculty and staff playing the roles of prospective employers. Crane offered advice on how everyone — introverts and extroverts alike — can maximize the value of networking events. She told the students, \u201cYou are all salespeople, and every one of you has something to sell.\u201d<\/p>\n

That evening, students joined industry representatives and Institute alumni, faculty, and staff for a dinner at the NC State University Club. The meal afforded students an opportunity to enjoy friendly conversation while practicing Crane\u2019s rules of engagement in a supportive setting. As diners transitioned between courses, Crane answered questions and provided tips such as which menu items to avoid during an interview lunch and how to handle spills and other blunders as gracefully as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is one of my favorite stops every year,\u201d Crane said of the Institute. \u201cIt is a delight to interact with a bunch of students who are so interested in succeeding.\u201d <\/p>\n

Crane encourages everyone to \u201calways follow up with a thank you.\u201d We thank Mary Crane for her time with the students. <\/p>\n

The Institute also thanks our colleagues at Cigna<\/a> for their generosity in sponsoring this year’s dinner event. <\/p>\n

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\"MSA<\/p>\n

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