Importance of Networking & Staying Connected

In many cases your career path will cover more than 1 organization, so you will have to be ready to move from your current organization to a new one. How can you be best prepared for that? We will go over the fundamental principles of networking, both within your current organization and externally. What is your identity on platforms like LinkedIn? How do you ensure you get noticed for the things you are good at and passionate about? Is there a field in which you are a thought leader (or can become one), where you can engage with other leaders in that space?

Which industry forums should you be part of and what role can you play in them? How can your team members help with that? Who are the leading head-hunters / recruiters in your space and how do you stay connected with them? What are new trends in your industry and how can you ‘ride the wave’ on those?

Tools we are using for this section:

  • Clifton Strengths Finder – applied to the area of networking
  • Atomic Habits – specifically to increase effectiveness in networking

Result: A detailed plan around networking goals and actions