Leveraging Your Networks

Description:

• Networking isn’t “just political game-playing” - it’s a crucial skill for all managers. By learning to create an effective network, you can improve your interpersonal skills, access new information, and connect with important organizational stakeholders.

Objectives:

• Create a map of a network and assess the network
• Identify ways to strengthen a network
• Initiate and develop reciprocal relationships within a network
• Leverage your networks to achieve personal, team, and organizational goals
• Apply strategies for sustaining networks in the long term

Outline:

• Understand networks
• Map and assess a network
• Strengthen your networks
• Develop relationships
• Put your networks to use
• Sustain your networks