BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DEVELOPING NETWORKING SKILLS. ALL-AFRICA STUDENTS UNION | BISMARK A. KUDOAFOR

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"Mastering Networking: Empowering Your Digital Connections!"

Welcome to Beginner's Guide to Networking. In this course, you'll delve into the vital dynamics of workplace harmony—respecting, appreciating, and trusting yourself and your colleagues. Beyond that, you'll uncover the power of networking with influential figures who hold the keys to your career aspirations. By honing your networking prowess, you'll craft an intricate web of personal and professional relationships that extend across various domains. From sales to finance, this invaluable ability is the cornerstone of success, allowing you to meet fresh faces, exchange innovative ideas, and unearth uncharted pathways for your professional journey. As you master the art of networking, you'll witness the transformation of casual interactions into meaningful bonds, whether it's with your coworkers, friends, family, clients, customers, professors, or other acquaintances. These connections serve as the bedrock of your career growth, propelling you towards new horizons of opportunity and advancement.

Networking is therefore a vital skill that comprises personal communication, relationship management and professionalism, as a means of building connections with others to help your career develop. In its early stages, it can involve approaching or reaching out to individuals or organizations that can aid in your professional life. It can also be referred to as a person’s abilities and skills in establishing and leveraging personal connections for some form of benefit (e.g., social, economic, informational, etc.).

Syllabus

  • What is social media networking?
  • Social Media DOs and DON'Ts on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn
  • How to network with confidence, even when it feels uncomfortable | Precious Ile | TEDxSFU
  • Uncover Contemporary Approaches for Effective Networking
  • Mistakes to Avoid When Building Business Relationships
  • Professional Organizations and Business Relationships
  • Identify Various Relationship Dynamics That May Arise
  • Importance of networking
  • The 3 cs of networking
  • Authenticity, Trust, Power & Difference and Shared Purpose( 4 elements)
  • Business Networking: How to Build Professional Relationships
  • What Comprises the Five Phases of Relationship Development?
  • Introduction to Networking for Beginners: Unveiling Networking Skills
  • Tom Friel: How to Network
  • Unveil the Significance of Strategic Networking in Today's Landscape

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