Clipper Connect

CLIPPER CONNECT CREATED TO CONNECT LIKE-MINDED PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE WORLD. MAKE CONNECTIONS. JOIN US THROUGH LINKEDIN OR MAKECONNECTIONS@CLIPPER-CONNECT.COM

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SINCE THE FIRST CLIPPER RACE SET SAIL IN 1996, MORE THAN 3,300 CREW MEMBERS HAVE TAKEN PART, SUPPORTED BY OVER 200 GLOBAL PARTNERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE COURAGE IT TAKES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS UNIQUE CHALLENGE. JOIN US THROUGH LINKEDIN OR MAKECONNECTIONS@CLIPPER-CONNECT.COM

The objectives of Clipper Connect are to: BUILD A GLOBAL COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRES COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP

SUPPORT THE NETWORK AND ENCOURAGE SHARING OF IDEAS

PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR PEOPLE TO BUILD THEIR OWN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS

Clipper Connect introduces many benefits to its members, so get involved. No matter what your role or sector, there will be something to inspire you. The more you contribute, the more you will gain.

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EVENTS NETWORKING DISCUSSIONS BOLD LEADERSHIP CASE STUDIES RESEARCH

AIMS We challenge leaders to champion courageous leadership and make step changes within your business with the support of the network. We encourage intervention and to take the learnings from the Clipper Race to encourage a different perspective to problem solving. Build business and seek opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded professionals across the world.

PEOPLE

BENEFITS TO MEMBERS

With the support of the Clipper Connect network you can build your personal and professional networks and have access to international professionals. There will be opportunities to attend Clipper Connect events globally.

• Connect with like-minded professionals and build personal and professional networks • Network with senior leadership across a wide range of sectors globally • Play an important role in inspiring courageous leadership • Access to profile raising opportunities and reach out to the Clipper Race database • Access to exclusive intervention research • Join LinkedIn discussions • Access to member events globally

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP You will have access through Clipper Connect to exclusive intervention research conducted during previous Clipper Races. Hear how the Clipper Race creates courageous leaders and be inspired by key note speakers and case studies.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER? BUILD YOUR BUSINESS You will have many opportunities to collaborate with other Clipper Connect members and raise your own profile, with the emphasis on ‘how can we help each other’. You can do this by sharing success stories and seeking support from the network.

Get involved in the discussions through our LinkedIn Group and events. If you want to share your stories, be a key note speaker or just tell us what you want to see on the agenda.

USE SHARED VALUES TO PUT TEAM EGO BEFORE INDIVIDUAL EGO, BY ELICITING AND ALIGNING INDIVIDUAL GOALS TO ONE COMMON PURPOSE WHICH BUILDS TEAMS WHO EXCEL AT COLLABORATION. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH CONDUCTED INTO THE 2013-14 CLIPPER RACE BY MISSION PERFORMANCE, TEAM SPONSOR

CONNECT If you want to share your stories, be a key note speaker or just tell us what you want to see on the agenda, or maybe you would you like to host a face-to-face event – Get in touch

FIVE TOP TIPS GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

1 Be courageous in your engagement. Sign-up to the LinkedIn Group and join in the discussions. Raise your profile with other members within the LinkedIn Group.

2 Come to our face-to-face events, meet other members in a relaxed environment. Hear the lessons about leadership and team development from unique Clipper Race research.

3 Look to support the network. Share your challenges and collaborate with other members. Share your stories of how working together helps you succeed.

4 Become a host of a Clipper Connect event and have the opportunity to share your services with other members or share your story as a key note speaker.

5 Give your feedback on what would strengthen and improve the Group.

As you have experienced, the Clipper Race unites people from all walks of life around the world.

We have grown our engagement through our LinkedIn network by over 115%. With each race our connections grow, as more than 680 crew members and 45 partners take part in each edition of the Clipper Race across a wide range of sectors.

Source LinkedIn Group Jan 2015

INDUSTRY SECTOR

JOB TITLE

Marketing & Advertising 4% Management Consultancy 4%

Owners 7%

Marine 9%

Vice President 7% 23% Senior

Information & Technology 5%

Sports 5%

Financial Services 7%

Director 13%

Clipper Ventures Plc Unit 1A, The Granary & Bakery Building Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane Gosport, P012 1FX. T: +44 (0) 2392 526000 F: +44 (0) 2392 526252 E: makeconnections@clipper-connect.com

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