Power of Networking (Outside the Company)

Description

Networking – according to Merriam Webster, is “the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically:  the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business”. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great course.

With our Power of Networking (Outside the Company) course, you will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of networking skills. By managing and looking at the way people interact and seeing things in a new light, you will improve on almost every aspect of networking strategy.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction
    • Course Objectives ..
  • Module 1
    • The Benefits of Networking Outside of Work ..
    • Create a Solid Network ..
    • Meet Strategic Alliance Partners ..
    • Generate Leads ..
    • Position Yourself ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 2
    • Networking Obstacles ..
    • Time Constraints ..
    • Saying the Wrong Thing ..
    • Where to Go to Network ..
    • Fear of Rejection ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 3
    • Networking Principles ..
    • Develop Contacts ..
    • Organize Your Contacts ..
    • Follow-Up ..
    • Maintain Relationships ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 4
    • Why Network ..
    • Gain Trust ..
    • Be Visible ..
    • Be an Insider ..
    • Gain Advantage ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 5
    • How to Build Networks ..
    • Physical Networking Groups ..
    • Attend Networking Events ..
    • Social Networking Sites ..
    • Create Networking Referral Lists ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 6
    • Online Networking Tools ..
    • Social Networks ..
    • Blogs ..
    • Chat Rooms ..
    • Email ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 7
    • Develop Interpersonal Relationships ..
    • Be Specific ..
    • Keep Your Word ..
    • Maintain Boundaries ..
    • Invest Time ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 8
    • Common Networking Mistakes ..
    • Taking Before Giving ..
    • Assumptions ..
    • Reaching Too High ..
    • Assume Tools Create Connections ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 9
    • Time Management ..
    • Prioritize Contacts ..
    • Create Group Activities ..
    • Connect Online ..
    • Schedule Your Network Activities ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 10
    • Manage Personal and Professional Networks ..
    • Be Responsive ..
    • Give Back ..
    • Separate Personal and Business Activities ..
    • Stay Physically In-touch ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Assessment
    • Post Test ..