At every stage of a career, and whatever the objective, networking is an essential tool for expanding your opportunities and approaching them professionally.
There are explicit and unspoken rules of networking that you must understand to ensure your initiatives are coherent and effective.
Programme
Methods and concepts
- Identifying the unspoken rules of networking
- Mapping, building and maintaining your network
- Conducting informational interviews (discussions)
- Using social media
Practical exercise
- Role-play on a networking approaches with peers
Learning outcomes
- Understand how the network operates and what benefits it can deliver
- Learn how to develop, mobilise and maintain your network to help you achieve your goals
Pedagogical approach
Interactive workshop combining:
- Theoretical input and practical exercises
- Individual and small-group work
- Personalised feedback and peer-to-peer sharing of experience
Assessment & follow-up
- Practical exercises with immediate feedback, or a skills quiz
- Post-session satisfaction survey
