Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Workshop Objectives
- The Parking Lot
- Action Plan
Module Two: The Benefits of Networking Outside of Work
- Create a Solid Network
- Meet Strategic Alliance Partners
- Generate Leads
- Position Yourself
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Networking Obstacles
- Time Constraints
- Saying the Wrong Thing
- Where to go to Network
- Fear of Rejection
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Networking Principles
- Develop Contacts
- Organize Your Contacts
- Follow-Up
- Maintain Relationships
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Why Network?
- Gain Trust
- Be visible
- Be an insider
- Gain Advantage
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: How to Build Networks
- Physical Networking Groups
- Attend Networking Events
- Social Networking Sites
- Create Networking Referral List
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Online Networking Tools
- Social Networks
- Blogs
- Chat Rooms
- Email
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Develop Interpersonal Relationships
- Be Specific
- Keep your Word
- Maintain Boundaries
- Invest Time
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Common Networking Mistakes
- Taking Before Giving
- Assumptions
- Reaching too High
- Assuming Tools Create Connections
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Time Management
- Prioritize Contacts
- Create Group Activities
- Connect Online
- Schedule Your Network Activities
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Manage Personal and Professional Network
- Be Responsive
- Give Back
- Separate Personal and Business Activities
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations