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Introduction to Networking

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Networking is an important lifelong skill that involves developing relationships and fostering connections through open-handed interactions and giving of your time and resources. Around 75% of opportunities come through your network, so it is important to build your network by practicing networking skills like making connections, nurturing relationships over time through regular contact, and exploring professional networking platforms. Effective networking is a two-way street that relies on building trust through listening, competence, and character.

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You Must Build it & They Will ComeNetworking Essentials
Networking is a lifelong skill intersecting all aspects of your life, it involves developing and fostering relationships
Networking is teaching others who you are & what you can offer.
Networking Happens
Barriers to Networkingfeeling uncomfortable or awkwardlack of confidencelack of time don't know howfear of rejection
Why Network?
~75%of opportunities come from or out of your network
Build Your Network by Developing Your Networking Skills
Make Connections
Practice Open-Hand Interactions Give
Develop Trust
Listening for the needs of others, creates bridges and opportunity to broaden or deepen connections & networks
Nurture and Maintain Your Network
The Nurturing ProcessConnect within 3 days of ContactOnce a month for first 3 monthsEvery 3 months / Once a quarter
ExploreLinkedInPlaxoFacebook
Block the Time
Set a Goal

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Introduction to Networking

Editor's Notes

  1. Networking involves developing and fostering relationships forsharing ideasongoing exchange of information and resourcesadviceintroductions to contactsemotional, social, and practical support Networking is a lifelong skill involving all areas of your lifeTo be a master networker, develop supportive relationships in the four arenas of your live.Professional, organization, industry and personal liveNetworking is about building relationships with others who have common interests and objectives and giving to each otheroften in many small gesturessuch as how to use one specific part of a computer program or suggestions for finding a contractor.Networking applies to all areas of life. Wherever you are, whomever you meet, you may be making contacts that could benefit you in the future. Before moving on to the next slide, brainstorm with the audience the many benefits of networking. Why is networking so important? Use the next slide to supplement their responses.
  2. Be spontaneousClarify what your needs areGet in touch with what you have to offerList three things you are looking for three areas of expertise to offer
  3. Most Job /Job opportunities are found and secured through Networking.
  4. Make more than cardboard connectionsConsistently demonstrate character and competence
  5. Focus on Giving and Getting Comes NaturallyCreating and nourishing trusting relationshipsIts a two-way streetListen generouslyDemonstrate competence and character