Todayâs organizations are collaborative. With old command-and-control methods replaced by openness and transparency, networking has become an essential professional skillâexpected of everyone, at every level.
Unveiling eight indispensable competencies for the new Network-Oriented Workforce, Strategic Connections provides practical advice for building better, more productive business relationships. Readers will discover how to:
Commit to a positive, proactive networking mindset ⢠Align networking activities with individual and organizational objectives ⢠Leverage their contacts by organizing them into strategic groups ⢠Earn trustâa prerequisite for collaboration ⢠Boost their social acumen and increase their likeability ⢠Master conversational skills and deepen interactions ⢠Employ storytelling to make communications memorable ⢠Use networking to deliver value to the company
Thanks to technology, new contacts are only a click away. But the level of connection and collaboration required for real success demands advanced face-to-face relationship-building skills. This book gives you the tools you need to meet goals, execute strategies, foster innovation, and make yourself invaluable to your organization.