Networking Skills
Networking has been identified as one of the key
business development skills & resources of the
21st Century. Correctly utilised, it can have a
significant impact on business development,
customer growth, market share and can also
progress/ fast track career paths through
contact and alliance building. The objective of
this course is to enhance the networking skills
that are inherent in all, through development of
skills, building a framework and developing
strategy to tap into this art form, for
practical benefits in the workplace. To be the
modern all-round professional, not only do only
do you have to be an expert in your field but to
guarantee career success, you will be expected
to be an integral part of business development.
Exercises, case studies and examples ensure the
practical orientation of the course.
Specific learning
objectives include:
- To provide
a comprehensive understanding of networking
– what it is, what it is not, and why it is
so important to career and personal growth.
- To
highlight the role of focus in defining
networking goals and creating a strategic
action plan for success.
- To present
the fundamentals of successful networking:
building and growing a network, nurturing
relationships with key influencers, and
refining your professional presence.
- To explore
traditional networking tools and techniques,
as well as the additional networking
opportunities of email and the Internet.
- To explain
strategies for overcoming networking
challenges and roadblocks that can detail
career success.
- Provide
leaders with coaching skills to help
associates develop networking skills
Contact us to learn more about this
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