Networking: Why?

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Networking: Why? Most people know how to build positive, long-lasting relations with friends and co-workers. But few know how to consciously and systematically build and maintain positive business relations.

It is more than a talent, networking is a skill—or set of skills. When it comes to building your career or business, the value of networking is largely undisputed. Every conference, meeting, lecture and social event is an opportunity to meet people, build your reputation and expand your client base. Š

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Networking: Why? Reasons and benefits

There are several areas in which you can profit from building relations outside your company.

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Networking: Why? What separates successful leaders from the rest of the pack?

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Strategic networking is creating a tissue of personal contacts to provide the support, feedback, and resources needed to get things done or to sell something.

Networking is the simple process of building mutually beneficial, long-term relationships by sharing ideas, information and resources. ©

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Networking: Why? What separates successful leaders from the rest of the pack?

Strategic networking means that you will look at every event you attend with a goal in mind, whether it's a large mixertype of event or a one on one coffee meeting.

That goal may be to meet a specific person. It might be to be seen as supporting the organization. In a coffee meeting, you might have a specific proposal for the other person or you just want to build a foundation for the relationship. If you do not have a specific goal, you may find yourself drifting through the event and wasting your time Š

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Networking: Why? Have a nose for opportunity

Successful leaders have a nose for opportunity and a knack for knowing whom to tap to get things done.

These qualities depend on a set of strategic networking skills that non-leaders rarely possess. The most effective and know how to build and nurture them.

True leaders understand the differences among the different/ between the various types of networks.

Networking takes work!

To lessen the pain and increase the gain. Š

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Networking: Why? Have a nose for opportunity

The final, most important strategic move is to make sure that you follow up with every contact. This creates trust and you'll definitely stand out in the crowd since so few people do it.

Networking gives you the opportunity to make promises and then show people that you can keep them. If you don't follow up on your new connections or with people you know, your networking efforts will be wasted. Š

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Networking: Why? Have a nose for opportunity

Strategic networking requires just a little bit more effort to plan ahead and decide what your goals and actions will be for each time you connect with people.

It also includes a careful plan to make sure that everyone who is expecting something from you gets it.

If you're ready to make these few simple commitments, then strategic networking is right for you. Š

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Newsletter Soulaima Gourani, MBA / www.soulaima.com Is a highly respected businesswoman because of her knowledge, charisma, thoughtprovoking ideas, and straightforward manner, as well as her uncompromising focus on value for the company and its customers and relations. Soulaima Gourani is an expert within strategy and leadership.

Soulaima Gourani helps companies to achieve a more strategic and profitable organization that focus on relations.

Soulaima Gourani is also special advisor to some of Scandinavia’s most demanding and ambitious companies, helping them overcome complex challenges and become more professional and passionate players in their industries.

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