2A – General Member Training (GABNIP Level 0) and Forums

 

Focus: Foundations of conscious business networking

 

Training: 6 hrs.

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Content Outline:

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Session 1 – Conscious Business Foundations (1.5 hrs.)

• Role of business in the Golden Age economy

• GABN vision: Profits with principles

• Code of ethics – Integrity, fairness, quality

• Role of a General Member in the ecosystem

• Q&A / Reflection

 

Session 2 – Networking Essentials (1.5 hrs.)

• Relationships over transactions – Building trust

• How GABN meetings and referrals work

• Introduction to joint visibility initiatives

• Supporting peers’ growth through sharing

• Q&A / Reflection

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Session 3 – Networking Skills & Visibility (1.5 hrs.)

• Crafting an effective elevator pitch

• Product/service presentation basics

• Documenting and sharing business achievements

• Consistency and participation as keys to trust

• Q&A / Reflection

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Session 4 – Growth Path & Sankalp (1.5 hrs.)

• GABN structure and future opportunities

• Active participation in referral forums

• Sankalp: First 3–6-month networking goals

• Inspiring others by professionalism

• Q&A / Reflection

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Forums: Varying duration based on member induction stage, chapter size & maturity

• Business Networking Forums (Monthly)

• Golden Age Vision Circles (Quarterly)

• Showcase Sessions (Monthly)

• Business Skills Webinars (Quarterly)

 

2B – Senior Member Training (GABNIP Level 1) and Forums

 

Focus: Advanced networking, referrals, and peer mentoring

 

Training: 6 hrs.

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Content Outline:

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Session 1 – Building a Strong Referral Network (1.5 hrs.)

• Moving from participant to connector

• Senior responsibilities – Reliability, consistency

• Creating valuable partnerships

• Mentoring General Members in networking

• Q&A / Reflection

 

Session 2 – Advanced Referral Systems (1.5 hrs.)

• Referral tracking and structured plans

• Cross-chapter collaboration for opportunities

• Facilitating breakout discussions and small groups

• Documenting and measuring referrals

• Q&A / Reflection

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Session 3 – Skills for Senior Members (1.5 hrs.)

• Advanced communication for influence

• Coordinating small networking teams

• Reporting: Referrals, testimonials, follow-ups

• Fostering a learning culture

• Q&A / Reflection

 

Session 4 – Growth Path & Mentorship Sankalp (1.5 hrs.)

• Path to Elite Membership

• Mentoring two or more General Members

• Sankalp – Commitment to support network expansion

• Being a trusted influencer

• Q&A / Reflection

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Forums: Varying duration based on member induction stage, chapter size & maturity

• Advanced Networking Meet (Monthly)

• Business Collaboration Circles (Quarterly)

• Sector Roundtables (Quarterly)

• Golden Age Business Case Studies (Bi-monthly)

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2C – Elite Member Training (GABNIP Level 2) and Forums

 

Focus: Leading business clusters, regional forums, and joint ventures

 

Training: 6 hrs.

 

Content Outline:

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Session 1 – Leading Clusters of Businesses (1.5 hrs.)

• Role of Elite Member – Cluster-level leadership

• Shaping a shared vision

• Coordinating multiple business synergies

• Conflict management and alignment

• Q&A / Reflection

 

Session 2 – Strategic Growth & Regional Impact (1.5 hrs.)

• Designing joint ventures and collaborations

• Facilitating large forums for sector opportunities

• Expanding network impact beyond local level

• Cross-industry learning platforms

• Q&A / Reflection

 

Session 3 – Elite Member Skills (1.5 hrs.)

• Facilitation and strategic planning for clusters

• Inspiring others to give quality referrals

• Impact tracking for cluster projects

• Grooming successors within the cluster

• Q&A / Reflection

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Session 4 – Growth Path & Strategic Sankalp (1.5 hrs.)

• Path to Corporate Membership

• Leadership in multi-business projects

• Sankalp – Lead a high-impact regional initiative

• Leaving a legacy of collaboration

• Q&A / Reflection

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Forums: Varying duration based on member induction stage, chapter size & maturity

• Elite Strategy Forums (Quarterly)

• Mentor-Guided Masterminds (Quarterly)

• Elite-Only Retreats (Annual/Bi-annual)

• Thought Leadership Talks (Quarterly)

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2D – Corporate Member Training (GABNIP Level 3) and Forums

 

Focus: Institutional alliances and systemic economic change

 

Training: 6 hrs.

 

Content Outline:

 

Session 1 – Corporate Alignment with GABN Vision (1.5 hrs.)

• Integrating conscious business principles

• Corporate role in ethical wealth creation

• Inspiring ecosystem-wide change

• Setting national standards for conscious commerce

• Q&A / Reflection

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Session 2 – Corporate-Level Networking & Partnerships (1.5 hrs.)

• Partnering with GABN for large initiatives

• Sector-based innovation collaborations

• Resource and mentorship sharing

• National and international outreach

• Q&A / Reflection

 

Session 3 – Governance & Results (1.5 hrs.)

• Large-scale collaboration governance

• Metrics for measuring systemic impact

• Impact documentation and publishing success stories

• Corporate thought leadership

• Q&A / Reflection

 

Session 4 – Legacy & Policy Influence Sankalp (1.5 hrs.)

• Designing projects that impact policy and society

• Long-term economic ecosystem initiatives

• Sankalp – Corporate pledge for conscious business legacy

• Nurturing ethical entrepreneurship culture

• Q&A / Reflection

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Forums: Varying duration based on member induction stage, chapter size & maturity

• Corporate Advisory Forum (Bi-annual)

• Policy Advocacy Roundtables (Bi-annual)

• Golden Age Business Summit (Annual)

• Cross-Chapter Corporate Networking (Quarterly)