Course Summary
Learn how to strengthen and expand your professional network with this course. Discover unorthodox techniques to make meaningful connections and leverage them for your career success.Key Learning Points
- Identify your networking goals and create a strategy to achieve them
- Develop authentic relationships and build trust with your network
- Use social media and other digital tools to enhance your networking efforts
Related Topics for further study
- Networking strategy
- Authentic relationship building
- Digital networking tools
- Personal branding
- Career growth
Learning Outcomes
- Create a personalized networking plan
- Build meaningful relationships with professionals in your industry
- Leverage your network to achieve your career goals
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of professional networking
- Access to social media and other digital tools
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Networking and Communications Skills
- Career Success Specialization
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Adam Grant
- Keith Ferrazzi
Related Books
Description
In this course, you will learn strategies not only on how to communicate effectively but also how to strengthen your relationships with co-workers and other stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds, both inside and beyond the organisation. In particular, "Strengthening your widening network" aims to equip you with a workplace discourse that facilitates familiarity with practices in the working environment and to help you appreciate the complexities inherent in the organisational structure and hierarchy.
Outline
- About the Specialisation and the Course
- Specialisation Introduction Video
- Introduction to Strengthening your Widening Network
- Specialisation Overview
- Course Reading References
- (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions
- Faces Places Phases
- Elements of Interpersonal Communication
- Making Small Talk
- Navigating the Workplace
- Polite Requests & Responses
- Knowing Who's Who
- Reference List
- Polite Requests
- Starting on the Right Note
- Effective Communication through the Email
- Overview of Module 2
- Modes or Channels of Communication
- Knowing Who's Who
- Clear & Concise
- Concrete & Correct
- Coherent, Complete & Courteous
- Reference List
- Choosing the right modes
- Emailing – Different Strokes for Different Folks
- Meetings in a Globalised Workplace
- Meeting in a Globalised Workplace
- Before the Meeting: High/Low Context
- Before the Meeting: Perceptions of Time
- At the Meeting
- Seeking Clarification
- Disagreeing
- Consideration
- More on Cultural Dimensions
- Conclusion
- Reference List
- Behaviours
- Meeting Skills
- Know your audience and up your game
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of building a strong network with Strengthening Your Widening Network. This course received high praise from many users for its practical approach and real-world advice on expanding your professional circle.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the practical advice and real-world examples to be extremely helpful.Pros from User Reviews
- Great practical tips on networking
- Real-world examples and scenarios
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructor
- Easy to follow format
- Useful for both beginners and experienced networkers
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Not enough emphasis on digital networking
- Limited discussion on networking in specific industries
- Some users found the course to be too short
- Not enough interactive activities
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