Networking Skills Part 2: External Networking

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In Part Two of our Networking Skills course, we look at networking outside the company. This is one of the most valuable and rich ways of developing strong and lasting business connections. It takes the investment of time, combined with skills and authenticity in yor relationships but can last your whole career and turn into great trusting friendships along the way. Our course will give you an overview of the core networking skills you can finesse to improve all your networking capabilities.

In all our business courses, you get access to around six hours of e-learning that you can watch, listen and read. There are usually 100 questions and at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use against any personal or professional development requirements. As well as the course, you also receive a FREE e-book that you can read on your Kindle or other e-reader. You also get a FREE audiobook of the course so you can listen to the whole course uninterrupted on your device.

Description

Module One: Getting Started

  • Overview
  • Introduction
  • Course Objectives
  • How it works

Module Two: The Benefits of Networking Outside of Work

  • Create a Solid Network
  • Meet Strategic Alliance Partners
  • Generate Leads
  • Position Yourself
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Networking Obstacles

  • Time Constraints
  • Saying the Wrong Thing
  • Where to go to Network
  • Fear of Rejection
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Networking Principles

  • Develop Contacts
  • Organize Your Contacts
  • Follow-Up
  • Maintain Relationships
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Why Network?

  • Gain Trust
  • Be visible
  • Be an insider
  • Gain Advantage
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: How to Build Networks

  • Physical Networking Groups
  • Attend Networking Events
  • Social Networking Sites
  • Create Networking Referral List
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Online Networking Tools

  • Social Networks
  • Blogs
  • Chat Rooms
  • Email
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Develop Interpersonal Relationships

  • Be Specific
  • Keep your Word
  • Maintain Boundaries
  • Invest Time
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Common Networking Mistakes

  • Taking Before Giving
  • Assumptions
  • Reaching too High
  • Assuming Tools Create Connections
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Time Management

  • Prioritize Contacts
  • Create Group Activities
  • Connect Online
  • Schedule Your Network Activities
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Manage Personal and Professional Network 

  • Be Responsive
  • Give Back
  • Separate Personal and Business Activities
  • Case Study
  • Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the wise
  • Results
  • Recommended reading
  • Courses you might be interested in

 

Topics Covered

Throughout the course you will develop key skills as you cover the following topics

  • Plan and create a solid network and strategic partnerships
  • Understand external networking principles and obstacles
  • Learn how to build networks, both online and in person
  • Develop interpersonal relationships

What You'll learn

After this course on networking externally, you will:

  • Learn how to develop yourself as an external networking powerhouse
  • Understand the strategies and tactics you can use to maximise your effectiveness
  • Master networking online and in the real world

Who's it for?

Prior knowledge

Understand hiring and basic HR principles, employment laws and the correct HR procedures.

As you develop your career, there will be a constant requirement to not only refresh and update existing technical learning but also to develop new skills and ways of thinking and behaving.

Technical Skills

Whether you’re in production, distribution, sales, finance, human resources or management your technical skills will always need to keep up with the latest developments in technology and change. The learning for this will generally come from your peers, industry trends and specialised training.

New skills

However, as you move up in seniority through an organisation or become and entrepreneur, you will be faced with learning a much wider array of skills. You will need to learn how to be a generalist but with the ability to look at the whole of a business and how it all interlocks.

People Skills

Most importantly, you will need to master your own behaviours and character and emotional intelligence in order to influence, inspire and bring people along with your vision.

Your career, personal and professional development should never stop, whether you are learning because of a company or professional body requirement or whether you are just wanting to grow.

ALWAYS BE LEARNING!

We have many more courses for your business or organisation. Get in touch about how to get our courses available to your organisation or fellow learners at [email protected]

 

For Business

Are you looking for a comprehensive learning solution for you and your teams? We have a portfolio of over 150 business short courses that are available online and on-demand. These ready to go courses cover all key areas of a business from finance & operations, sales & marketing, human resources to administration and management. As well as hard skills that range from elementary to advanced, there is an array of people and soft skill development.

Our e-learning is comprehensive, up to date and produced by a high quality learning and editorial team. It combines the latest in business thinking with the latest in learning technology. Learning can be delivered wholly online through self-study, with virtual tutor support or in a group & classroom environment by our qualified trainers.

  • All online learning is tracked and courses can be used as part of a personal development plan for staff
  • Learners can study out of hours or in breaks with bite-size learning
  • Get back end management reports on learner progress
  • Cost efficiently solve any compliance, insurance, regulatory, union or staff association requirements
  • Save on staff training and CPD costs
  • Choose and pay for only the courses you need or look at our library models for even greater value
  • No lock-in contracts – pay monthly or get a handsome discount for annual and multi-year deals
  • No big installations necessary – a simple web browser is all you need to get started
  • New courses being added all the time

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