Assignment: developing your network
Assignment: developing your network
Assignment: developing your network
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Assignment: Understanding of organizational politics and developing your network?
Discussion Board, Part One: Initial PostTopic 1: View the Whirlpool video case and then visit the . Review the company videos and other information available. Are Whirlpools network groups still evident in their company web presence? Are Whirlpools strategy and efforts to have a culture of diversity a model all organizations can adopt?
Topic 2: View the video The Best Way to Play Office Politics showcasing the interview with Linda Hull and Kent Lineback, the authors of Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader. This video discusses organizational politics and managing a network along with mistakes that can be made. What suggestions do they have for these types of situations? What takeaways can you put into action to better your understanding of organizational politics and developing your network?
Topic 3: Marie Forleo, a marketing trainer and host of MarieTV, presents the eight tips for genuine networking. Do you agree or disagree with her suggestions? Discuss how this information is useful to you and others toward effective networking?
Discussion Questions (DQs)
For the three discussion questions posted to the discussion board this week, respond with an initial post to one of the questions. Initial responses should be a minimum of 250 words.
7 Ways to Build a Strong Network
Focus on the right people. The secret to networking isnt to attend a networking event and pass out as many business cards as you can.
Create win/win situations.
Give before you receive.
Become a connector.
Remember to reconnect.
Use social networks.
Start your own networking group.
Having a strong personal brand requires being connected to a network of resources for mutual development and growth.
Ten Ways to Build and Maintain Your Professional Network
Speak. Take every opportunity to speak about your career or business your passion.
Participate.
Publish.
Create.
Volunteer.
Write.
Acknowledge.
Update.
