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Turning the skill to NETWORK into a business tool

“It is our ability to NETWORK at a human level that unlocks the unlimited potential of digital connectedness!”
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We believe in the potential that lies in “Structured Networking” and collaboration.

We support employers in developing collaborative organization cultures and entrepreneurial skills that drive innovation, economic success and human progress.

On the level of the individual, we are active in the areas of developing future skills, in particular the skill to network to solve individual and professional problems.

Why we do it

The philosophy and vision behind CircularSociety

CircularSociety is a Swiss-based enterprise. We apply a business approach to social issues. CircularSociety offers individuals and companies alike a means to be more engaged and actively responsible in building sustainable businesses and societies.

CircularSociety is at its base a grass-roots organization. We teach the skill to Network, we help build Networks and we share Networks – for a Circular Society where individuals and organizations engage collaboratively to solve human and business challenges.

How we do it

Our services for your Structured Networking journey

1 hour Inspirational Talk

Structured Networking for business and personal success – plus Q&A and optional practice session

What?

  • Understand the advantage of Structured Networking
  • Prepare for the role as “Seeker”, “Connector” and / or “Giver”
  • The importance of having a clear “Personal Brand”
  • Begin, lead and close a networking conversation
  • Five use cases: networking events, job search, internal business challenges, ecosystem collaboration, Public Private Partnerships

Who?

  • Executives and leaders, customers and employees
  • Entrepreneurial networks and ecosystems
  • Job-seekers and student groups – from small groups to several hundred participants

Challenge Solving Workshop

Tackle your challenge with Structured Networking – advisory and ideation session (2–4 hours), optional group coaching

What?

  • Connect problem solving and Structured Networking
  • Self-Leadership, People-Leadership and Network-Leadership
  • Define your own challenge and involve the right individuals
  • Tap into other people’s networks
  • Optional: co-ideate solutions

Who?

  • Entrepreneurs / Intrapreneurs
  • Teams in challenging change and crisis situations
  • Ecosystems looking for solutions

Skill and Culture Development Program

Implementing Structured Networking as a skill and mindset – from a series of 1-day workshops to a comprehensive program developed with your HR

What?

  • Structured Networking training for skill development
  • Establishing the roles of “Seeker”, “Connector” and “Giver”
  • Using Networking to advance knowledge transfer
  • Drivers and limitations of collaboration

Who?

  • Leadership teams and aspiring leaders / talent
  • Crucial teams and critical interfaces
  • Intrapreneurial groups

Advisory Service

Regular sessions, counseling and coaching on demand

What?

  • Apply Structured Networking to your personal and/or business challenges
  • Build your “Personal Brand”
  • Become skilled and at ease in networking conversations

Who?

  • Executives, leaders and employees in critical roles
  • Job seekers, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders
  • Anyone who needs at least one other person to solve their challenge

Who cares for you

Carsten Sudhoff – business advisor, author on networking, entrepreneur

From 2008–2013, I served the World Economic Forum (WEF) as Chief Human Resources Officer, where I also led the WEF Think Tank on “New Models of Leadership”, studying the complexities involving leadership, collaboration and ecosystems.

In 2013 I founded CircularSociety AG, a business advisory. Over the past 10+ years I have advised organizations and executives on business development, collaboration, sustainability, personal growth and ecosystems.

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  • Founder of Sqiyo AG (2020), a technology-based knowledge network
  • Member of the Executive Board of Switzerland’s leading career consulting company
  • International keynote speaker, moderator, facilitator
  • DaimlerChrysler (1997–2008) in France, Germany, Vietnam, USA and China
  • Recognized expert and author on networking
  • MBA in Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris
  • Lived and worked in 8 countries on 3 continents

Who endorses us

Testimonials from our clients and partners

“When I set out to change my job, industry, and region – moving from Europe to Asia – it felt like a daunting challenge. Thanks to Carsten’s guidance, I refined my personal brand and, more importantly, learned how to network in a structured and strategic way. Just one year later, I have successfully relocated to Vietnam and now lead a production facility as MD.”

Ramon Hendriks Eurofar International, Ho Chi Minh City

“Carsten challenged me and my team to move beyond linear implementation and harness the power of structured networking as a strategic tool for transformation. Through this approach, we not only secured stronger support but also created a network-driven momentum that amplified the commercial impact of our initiatives.”

Nathaniel Eaton

The Networking Book

A practical guide to “Structured Networking”

A practical and structured guide to generating relevant benefit through human contacts in all professional, business, and social activities – the result of some ten thousand networking consultations all over the world.

It is aimed at those of us who realize that our current problem cannot be solved without the support of (at least) one other person – and intends to take away any inhibitions about Networking to make it a powerful tool and a fun activity.

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Contact

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Address

CircularSociety AG
Chamerstrasse 176
6300 Zug, Switzerland
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Get in touch

info@circularsociety.com
+41 79 336 58 26

Opening hours

Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: closed