Developing our Professional Network to Accelerate the pace of one's Career Progression

The “ABC’s” to Build and Maintain A Healthy Network

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Seek opportunities to meet more people by

•        Join a project team or employee network

•        Join associations and attend regular events

•        Get to know your neighbors – at work, at home Look for individuals you can learn from

•        Know what       you want

•        Identify who is out there and how they can help

•        Understand what you can offer in a relationship Leave a positive impression

•        Listen more than you talk

•        Learn about others and ask for their advice

•        Be an active    listener

Build

Give more than you ask by

•        Connect contacts with one another (e.g., to  help someone answer a question or find a job)

•        Offer  help in areas of your expertise and Plan a process for staying in contact

•        Create regular venues to bring people together

•        Keep track of your most recent interactions Make time for personal conversations

Cultivate

Reconnect with contacts thoughtfully

•        Communicate in person as much as possible

•        Send a relevant note on email or Whatsapp / Telegram

•        Send an article that would be useful and Show interest  by extending  invitations

•        Use social occasions to build connections

•        Invite people to events

Demonstrate your value and unique strengths by

•        Looking for creative ways to help others

•        Sharing your knowledge and resources