Metro DC Chapter ATD - Career Connections CoP: Build & Maintain Strong Professional Networks

Networking is unavoidable in modern society. There is often some confusion over the definition of networking, which is why many people do not network effectively. Some people assume that networking is simply meeting new people and collecting their contact information. Others equate networking with socializing. The problem with both definitions is that neither results in true business connections. In true networking, developing contacts and relationships results in new knowledge and greater influence. By understanding what networking truly is, you will be able to focus your energy appropriately and develop beneficial relationships.

Learning Objectives

• Appreciate the power of networking
  
• Progress relationships systematically and avoid getting stuck at a certain level with people you want to interact with more
  
• Decide what you want to achieve when networking while avoiding poorly formulated goals
  
• Shape and expand your network based on proven principles
  
• Search for contacts systematically and avoid common mistakes that lead to poor networking attempts
  
• Design a personal pitch and deliver it with positive impact to gain attention and be remembered
  
• Use best practice guidelines on social interactions and networking to maximizemaking contacts and improving relationships.
  

Louise Carter is Vice President (organization and design) North America for Mindavation.

She has earned herself a reputation as a leading authority on Performance Excellence in Adults.  Her career spans 25 years and she combines her studies in psychology, Neuro-science, coaching and leadership to work with organisations and their people to advance their professional development. She has just completed her MBA.

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