Networking In A Week: How To Network In Seven Simple Steps - Softcover

Straw, Alison; Michelli, Dena

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473610206 ISBN 13: 9781473610200

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2016

Synopsis

Networking just got easier
Networking is a word that is firmly embedded in our vocabulary. It is not unusual to hear the word used to describe a range of activities and behaviours.

The activities of a successful networker are often focussed on outcomes. Our research and observations suggest that successful networkers build their networks by developing close relationships with work colleagues, professional communities and associations and virtually, through social and professional networking sites, referrals and references from friends or colleagues.

The behaviours of a successful networker are often social. Successful networkers may be considered to be gregarious; when you observe them, it becomes clear they build relationships through empathic connections, being respectful, purposeful and reciprocal relationships that are founded on principles such as 'do as you would be done by'.

Individuals respond to the word network in different ways. However you respond to the word, networks can make the difference for you personally and professionally. Networking In A Week is designed to help you understand, benefit from and develop your network.

Each of the seven chapters in Networking In A Week covers a different aspect:
- Sunday: Networks and networking
- Monday: Personal networks
- Tuesday: Organizational networks
- Wednesday: Professional networks
- Thursday: Networking for career development
- Friday: Social networking
- Saturday: Simple steps to networking success

About this title

About the Author

Alison Straw is an independent consultant and executive coach. Her career has been devoted to helping individuals, groups and organisations develop. She is passionate about engaging and inspiring people and has worked with many senior executives supporting them in developing themselves, their careers and their organisations.

Dena Michelli is an executive coach and leadership development specialist who works across cultures in business school and organisational settings. She is particularly interested in how people move through transition and change and undertook research to map this process for her PhD.

From the Back Cover

Networking just got easier
You are just seven steps away from becoming a great networker. Imagine feeling confident at networking events and enjoying the benefits networking brings, both professionally and personally. Now you can.

Networking In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to being a successful networker, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. From outcome-focused activities, to behaviours that build networks, you'll discover what networkers do and how networking can bring you opportunities you would otherwise have missed. You'll also find exercises to help you put it all into action.

The fastest way to successful networking
Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Networking In A Week is your fastest route to success:

- Sunday: Networks and networking
- Monday: Personal networks
- Tuesday: Organizational networks
- Wednesday: Professional networks
- Thursday: Networking for career development
- Friday: Social networking
- Saturday: Simple steps to networking success

Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473610206
• ISBN 13: 9781473610200
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128