Transcript Power of Networking

Leading
in
Networks
Leadership in the 21ST Century
Leadership in the new millennium
has comprehensively come of age.
Where once leaders were aloof
decision-makers, today they are
dedicated collaborators and
NETWORKERS whose role is
to give power to their team rather
than wield power to their own ends.
Leaders on Leadership – an intimate view of life at the top of Europe plc
Development Dimensions International (DDI), Research Report, January 2006
In time, managers at the top
will no longer be the
prime leaders of change:
they will design sophisticated
NETWORKS that link up individuals
and enable others to take the lead.
Michael Moynagh and Richard Worsley. Working in the 21st Century ESRC: The Tomorrow Project 2005
Effective leadership
requires clinical leaders
to build NETWORKS
that provide them with
sources of information,
contacts, knowledge
and access to resources.
(Wedderburn Tate, 1999)
What is Networking?
Recognising & building
on the power of
shared experiences.
Collections of people
linked by a common
interest or experience.
(Hart, 1996)
It is the process of
developing links with
a range of individuals
in order to maximise
opportunities for
oneself and others.
What is the
‘added value’
of networks?
Group Activity
Added Value of Networks
Relaxing in a non-threatening atmosphere
Discussing work issues in
a more relaxed environment
Making contact with
others who have ‘made it’
Building confidence through
meeting others who have
tackled similar challenges
Raising your aspirations
Hearing about training courses
and other educational opportunities
Support if things go wrong
or at times of change
Help with getting jobs or
hearing about new opportunities
Tapping into information resources
Opportunity to learn and
to strengthen strengths
What can I do
to improve my
existing networks?
Let’s
connect!
Group Exercise
How effective
are my current
networks?
Group Work
Family
Work
HEIs
ME
Groups
Friends
Top Tips
for Effective
Networks?
Top Tips for
Effective Networking
1. A good network will be quality not quantity
2. Build relationships first, before trying to do
business
3. Become involved with your network
4. Give to your network
5. Work at your network
6. Grow your network
(Ryze, 2002)
Want to know more?
e-Networking
Using:
Mobile technology: PDAs, Mobiles…
Video conferencing / Webcams / SKYPE
Web enabled discussion forums
Web enabled networking portals
Final
Thoughts
Once upon a time there was a very lonely
old man who was hungry. He lay awake at
night his belly hurting. All he owned was a
tall ladder which was of no use to him now.
Next door lived another lonely old man who was
also poor. All he owned was a very tall apple tree
whose branches stretched far out of reach.
Unfortunately they never met.
Let’s NETWORK!
Thank You