Strategic Connections : The New Face of Networking in a Collaborative World

Smartphones, social media, and the Internet can only get a professional so far. At some point, the success of an organization will depend on face-to-face relationships, which means the isolated employees trying to do everything virtually will at some point have to fall back on the tried-and-true, essential skill of relationship building if they are going to survive in today's increasingly collaborative workforce.Unveiling eight indispensable competencies for the new Network-Oriented Workforce, Strategic Connections provides practical advice anyone can use for building better, more productive business relationships. Readers will discover how to:* Commit to a positive, proactive networking mindset* Earn trust* Boost their social acumen and increase their likeability* Master conversational skills and deepen interactions* Employ storytelling to make communications memorable* And much moreBusinesses don't have to look very far to find employees with a strong presence in the different social networks. If you want to stand out and make yourself invaluable to your organization, focus on making your presence known in the company's physical networks.

Author: Anne Baber, Lynne Waymon, Andre Alphonso, Jim Wylde

Publisher: Amacom

Publication Date: Mar 05, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1400245613

ISBN-13: 9781400245611