Preparing to Network (Research & Prep)

Duration10'

No. of mini-lessons4

ResourcesDevelopment Plan

Duration 10'

No. of mini-lessons 4

Resources Development Plan

Course overview

When you have a million and one things on your to-do list already, preparing anything in advance can seem like an extra chore you just don’t have time for. It can be tempting to leave things to chance. But, even if you’re pretty good at thinking of things on the spur of the moment, when you’re networking, taking time to prepare will make a big difference.  

Being prepared for networking is essential when you’re trying to make useful connections. If you aren’t prepared, you run the risk of burning bridges before you build them. And that could lose you potential contacts. So, you need a goal and a watertight plan each time you network. This course will show you how.

What's covered

Why preparation before networking is important

Different ways to research contacts effectively

How to use preparation and research timelines, and set networking goals

Why your teams need this course

This course will help anyone who wants to improve their networking preparation skills. It’ll explain why preparation is crucial, and give you some useful advice on research. You’ll also see how to set clear networking goals and create timelines for your research and preparation, to improve your networking success.

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