Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Workshop Objectives
- The Parking Lot
- Action Plan
Module Two: The Benefits of Networking at Work
- Gain Connections
- Share Knowledge
- Increase Opportunity
- Improve Image
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Networking Obstacles
- Confusion about the Definition of Networking
- Personality Traits
- Cultural Barriers
- Personal Pride
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Networking Principles
- Relationships
- Listen
- Offer Value
- Build Trust
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: How to Build Networks
- Meet New People
- Be Polite
- Follow up
- Allow Relationships to Develop Naturally
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Recognize Networking Opportunities
- Formal Networking
- Informal Networking
- Workday Opportunities
- Always Be Ready to Network
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Common Networking Mistakes
- Not Meeting New People
- Not Following Through
- High Expectations
- Being Unprofessional
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Develop Interpersonal Relationships
- Be Genuine
- Dialogue
- Maintain Boundaries
- Invest Time
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Online Networking Tools
- Social Networks (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- Blogs
- Chat Rooms
- Email
- 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: Maintaining Relationships Over Time
- Contact Networks Regularly
- Be Honest
- Give Personal Attention
- Limit Networks to a Manageable Size
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words From The Wise
- Review Of The Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations