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Networking Within the Company is a workshop that highlights the importance of creating and maintaining better relationships. Participants will develop skills to avoid obstacles, increase communication, and build relationships that last over time. Employees who understand and embrace the aspects of networking in the workplace will grow your business and create a more engaging environment. Invest in employee retention and commit to supporting the relationship networks that will allow your business to flourish.

Course Objectives:

• Define networkin g
• Understand networking principles
• Use networking tools
• Avoid common mistakes
• Understand how to build relationships
• Manage time successfully

Course Outline:



Networking Within the Company

Module One: The Benefits of Networking at Work

• Gain Connections

• Share Knowledge

• Increase Opportunity

• Improve Image

• Case Study

• Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Networking Obstacles

• Definitions of Networking

• Personality Traits

• Cultural Barriers

• Personal Pride

• Case Study

• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Networking Principles

• Relationships

• Listen

• Offer Value

• Build Trust

• Case Study

• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: How to Build Networks

• Meet New People

• Be Polite

• Follow up

• Develop Relationships

• Case Study

• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Recognize Networking Opportunities

• Formal Networking

• Informal Networking

• Workday Opportunities

• Be Ready

• Case Study

• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Common Networking Mistakes

• People

• Following Through

• Expectations

• Unprofessional

• Case Study

• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Develop Interpersonal Relationships

• Being Genuine

• Dialogue

• Maintain Boundaries

• Invest Time

• Case Study

• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Online Networking Tools

• Social Networks (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)

• Blogs

• Chat Rooms

• Email

• Case Study

• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Time Management

• Contacts

• Group Activities

• Connect Online

• Schedule Network Activities

• Case Study

• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Maintaining Relationships over Time

• Connect Regularly

• Honesty

• Personal Attention

• Limit Networks

• Case Study

• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up