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How can you help your peers improve their networking skills?

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Networking is a valuable skill that can help you advance your career, learn from others, and find new opportunities. However, not everyone feels comfortable or confident in reaching out to strangers, following up with contacts, or attending events. If you want to help your peers improve their networking skills, here are some tips you can share with them.

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Lincoln Coutts

Head of B2B Sales and Partnerships @ Mettle | Executive Career Coach | Independent LinkedIn? trainer (since 2004) |…
Paulina Davies CIPD

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1 Understand your goals

Before you start networking, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve. Do you want to find a mentor, a collaborator, a referral, or a friend? Do you want to learn something new, explore a different field, or get feedback on your work? Having a specific and realistic goal will help you identify who to network with, what to say, and how to follow up.

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Lincoln Coutts

Head of B2B Sales and Partnerships @ Mettle | Executive Career Coach | Independent LinkedIn? trainer (since 2004) | Business School Lecturer | Network Introducer & Connector - Working with amazing people & organisations
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Goals can be defined in many ways when networking. 1. Operational focus - e.g. meeting people to help get work done easier. 2. Personal - this could be for development or learning 3. Strategic - Often used to help figure out future priorities and challenges. We all naturally network, but when it comes to understanding your goals think to what both you want to learn and also where you could help. Start simple: Who do you think it would be useful to contact and why? Who would you be happy to contact while developing your networking skills? How might they be able to assist you in reaching your objectives?

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2 Research your contacts

Once you have a goal, you need to find the right people to network with. You can use online platforms, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, or industry forums, to search for potential contacts based on their profile, interests, or posts. You can also ask your existing network for referrals or introductions. Before you reach out to someone, do some research on their background, achievements, and current projects. This will help you tailor your message, show your interest, and avoid awkwardness.

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Lincoln Coutts

Head of B2B Sales and Partnerships @ Mettle | Executive Career Coach | Independent LinkedIn? trainer (since 2004) | Business School Lecturer | Network Introducer & Connector - Working with amazing people & organisations
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Downloading a list of your contacts from LinkedIn is a good place to start: Then add 3 extra columns to Rank and Review: - How well do you know them? - How influential do you feel they are? - Comfort level in approaching them? This will help you work out a list of people to approach who you can use whilst you start to network. Approach those you know well to help with getting you pitch right and feel comfortable in approaching as you work up to the rest.

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Marwan Mahammed

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Learn the Art of Persuasion to Influence People & Drive Results Persuasion is the ability to communicate effectively and influence others while networking. To succeed, it’s essential to make a positive first impression, earn the trust of others, and encourage them to take action. Developing persuasive skills can benefit you in numerous ways, such as building professional relationships, gaining referrals, and more. Being persuasive is critical in achieving personal goals, pursuing new ideas, and cultivating enduring connections while networking. Persuasion can leave a lasting positive impression.

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3 Communicate effectively

When you contact someone for networking, you need to be respectful, concise, and clear. You should introduce yourself briefly, explain why you are reaching out, and state your goal or request. You should also show some appreciation for their time and expertise, and avoid being too pushy or demanding. You should also use appropriate language, tone, and etiquette, depending on the medium and the context. For example, an email might be more formal than a direct message, and a phone call might require more preparation than a chat.

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Benjamin Corll ??

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When it comes down to communicating, have an intent and purpose, and stick to it. I like the BLUF method too - bottom line up front. People are busy, if the note isn't social and you're engaging, get to the point sooner rather than later. Also, be clear. If you have multiple things to cover, break them out. I like to highlight, bold, or number things to make sure they're appropriately annotated. Yet, I also want to respect a person's time. Just because I cared enough to reach out and had a need, the recipient isn't under any obligation to respond immediately. Be patient and be respectful.

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This is so true that communicating effectively plays an important role to help our peers improve networking skill. In today's business, certainly, networking can leverage the companies' performance. In such cases, communicating with etiquette and tact can improve the results and allow our peers to network effectively.

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4 Build relationships

Networking is not a one-time transaction, but a long-term process of building relationships. You should follow up with your contacts regularly, but not too frequently, to keep them engaged and updated. You should also provide value to them, such as sharing relevant information, offering help, or giving feedback. You should also express gratitude, recognition, and support, and celebrate their successes. You should also seek opportunities to meet them in person, if possible, or join online events, such as webinars, workshops, or podcasts, where they are involved.

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Patricia de la Cruz

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Effective networking is all about building genuine connections and relationships. Encouraging your peers to focus on being authentic and approachable, rather than transactional and salesy. A few key tips: - Be a good listener and ask thoughtful questions. - Find common ground and shared interests. - Offer value and helpful information. - Follow up after connecting, and nurture the relationship over time. By emphasizing relationship-building over networking for personal gain, you'll help your peers create meaningful connections that can lead to new opportunities and mutually beneficial relationships.

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5 Expand your network

Networking is not only about connecting with people you already know or want to know, but also about discovering new people who can enrich your network. You should be open to meeting people from different backgrounds, fields, or perspectives, and learn from their experiences and insights. You should also participate in networking events, such as conferences, meetups, or online forums, where you can interact with a diverse group of professionals and enthusiasts. You should also leverage social media, blogs, podcasts, or newsletters, to showcase your work, share your opinions, and attract new contacts.

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6 Seek feedback

Networking is also a skill that you can improve with practice and feedback. You should seek feedback from your peers, mentors, or contacts, on how you can enhance your networking strategies, techniques, or outcomes. You should also ask for constructive criticism, suggestions, or recommendations, on how you can overcome your challenges, gaps, or mistakes. You should also reflect on your own performance, achievements, and progress, and identify your strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Paulina Davies CIPD

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It's important to approach networking not as a way to gain but opposite - see what YOU can offer the people you meet. This can also take some of the pressure of your shoulders

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1 Understand your goals

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5 Expand your network

6 Seek feedback

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