advancing women in business so, how do you find a great network?
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advancing women in business
So, how do you find a great network?
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Kate FarrowClient Leadership Development Managereverywoman
An Introduction to Building Strong Networks
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Heather WhiteNetworking ExpertSmarter Networking
So, how do you find a great network?
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Objectives
• How to find a great network• How to test if it is the right network• Key things to remember
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Poll 1Why do you need to find a great network?
• To increase profile• Find answers to business challenges• To build my confidence• Meet a wider circle of people• See and experience innovation
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WHO before why before how before where
Who do you want to meet?
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Poll 2
Thinking about WHO you need to meet:• Are they mostly internal people to your
organisation?• Are they mostly external people to
your organisation?• Combination of both?
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Who before WHY before how before where
Why do networks form – common ground
• Area • Gender • Ethnic minority• Peer group• Subject matter expertise• Industry or sector
specific
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Who before why before HOW before where
• Internal networks – ask:• HR• Colleagues• Your boss• Search intranet
Ask if they you can join them at events they are invited to
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Who before why before how before WHERE
• External networks – key word search• Topics• Subjects• Status• Industry• Location
Remember• Commitment• Cost
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Poll 3
The way I have explained how to find a great network, does that help you?• Yes• No• Mostly
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Poll 4
What clarity do you need to help you?(open ended response – please leave your feedback in the comments box)
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Test before you invest
• Why are you going?• Who do you want to meet?• Think about frequency• Think about commitment• Ask questions• Attend twice
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Key Reminders
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