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Effective Networking Developed by Line Plourde-Kelly January 2008

Effective Networking Developed by Line Plourde-Kelly January 2008. KDACL’S COMMUNITY THE UP SIDE. People are safe People know each other People are comfortable People know what to expect People are part of a group People have opportunities to learn People are cared for

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Effective Networking Developed by Line Plourde-Kelly January 2008

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  1. Effective NetworkingDeveloped by Line Plourde-Kelly January 2008

  2. KDACL’S COMMUNITYTHE UP SIDE • People are safe • People know each other • People are comfortable • People know what to expect • People are part of a group • People have opportunities to learn • People are cared for • People are well supported

  3. THE DOWN SIDE • People are not engaged/interested • People are stuck in a rut • People are not seen as unique • People are not challenged • People are not productive • People are sedentary • People do not contribute • People do not meet new people

  4. WHAT IF… • People had all the opportunities to be: safe comfortable cared for well supported • While being supported to: meet new people In new places doing new things while contributing their gifts and talents to others

  5. This will never happen if we do not believe in our hearts that the people we support have something that other people want.

  6. …That the people we support have a contribution to make to our community, our society.

  7. That the people we support have gifts and talents to share with others.

  8. That the people we support can have valued social roles, where their absence is missed.

  9. Once we are convinced that these are possible and true, we can begin work to help those we support connect to others.

  10. Effective Networking is the key

  11. Donna Messer • Is an internationally acclaimed speaker on the subject of effective networking. • It is her material we will be using to help us understand and learn the skills necessary to all be effective networkers and therefore good connectors.

  12. The Foundation of Good Networking is… The ability to ask questions and listen to answers.

  13. Networking • Is a valuable tool for gaining information • Information is power • It’s giving as well as receiving information and advice. • Successful networks give as much as they receive. • It is different than asking for favors.

  14. Networking requires … • You to join organizations and meetings in areas that are of interest. • You make others look and feel good about you so you can get what you want. • The skill of linking people and contacts together to reach your objective. • That you are not under pressure of need.

  15. Remember:Everyone you meet has the power to lead you to others.

  16. Ten Steps for Good Networking

  17. Develop a Plan

  18. Research the People You Hope to Contact

  19. Be Prepared to Listen

  20. Force Yourself to Circulate

  21. Ask for Only One Thing at a Time

  22. Never Ask Directly for a Job

  23. Be Willing to Give as Well as to Receive

  24. Take Notes When Networking

  25. Keep Files on all Your Network Contacts

  26. Follow up on Leads

  27. RULES OF GOOD NETWORKING

  28. Be Open-Minded

  29. Be Prepared

  30. Treat Everyone in Your Network as Equals

  31. Choose Members Based on Information, Not Position

  32. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

  33. Don’t Waste Your Resources

  34. Give Without Expectations

  35. Don’t Forget to say Thank You

  36. Set Realistic and Achievable Goals

  37. Be Committed and Determined to do Whatever it Takes

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