Networking
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A is for… Accessibility
Networking should be accessible and inclusive. Online networking presents different challenges than in-person events so you are hosting networking events you should be thinking about how to make them accessible. Here are some…
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Quick Tip: Asked for a catch up or coffee? Get it scheduled straight away
When offered or asked to go to coffee, make sure you get this in the diary straight away by either suggesting a time and date or by asking your PA/secretary to get in…
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Quick Tip: Pick up the Phone
Suffering from Zoom Fatigue? Why not just pick up the phone and have a conversation with someone in your network. Make it spontaneous and informal and just have a conversation/catch up. Further Reading:…
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Network Mapping
It is important that you map out and revisit your network on a regular basis. As well as carrying out a networking circle exercise to identify the different groups in your network you…
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Quick Tip: Create a Background with your Logo
When hosting events or webinars do you re-enforce your branding by using a branded background? If not, you might want to consider using a Zoom or Teams Background which has the logo of…
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Ways to Make WFH work for your Networking Routine #4
Catch-Up Differently: Phone Call Avoid Zoom fatigue by catching up in a different way than you usually would. Sometimes this can simply mean checking in with someone by having a phone call with…
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How to: Say No When Someone Asks You To ‘Grab Coffee Sometime’
Grabbing a coffee can be a great way to network. However, not all coffee meetings are created equal and accepting every coffee that comes your way can be incredibly time-consuming (and energy-draining). So…
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Ways to Make WFH work for your Networking Routine #3
Catch-Up Differently: Netwalking Avoid Zoom fatigue by catching up in a different way than you usually would. Use meetings or one-to-one catch-ups to get outside for a walk and having a phone call.…
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Ways to Make WFH work for your Networking Routine #2
Connect with colleagues through using Catch-ups Remember it is important to continue your internal networking and to reach out to your colleagues by having catch-ups. Be strategic when setting up catch-up and keep…
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Quick Tip: Create Talking Points by Styling your Shelfie
If you use your own study/room as the backdrop to your zoom and team meetings (or even if you use a backdrop/background) have you considered making your shelves or pictures on your wall…
