TRIPLE III TIME: A Workshop On NETWORKING

Sep 26

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As we all realize…continuous improvement and life-long learning often requires revisiting special important topic areas from time-to-time. So as I was talking to my American Government & Politics class recently about establishing and building a solid professional network of friends and colleagues… the last question I thought I would be asked was: “Well sir… if you were teaching A Workshop on NETWORKING to our graduating senior class… what topics would you cover?”

YES… I was caught off-guard! But yes you probably all know I carry a bunch of yellow legal pads with lots of notes… so I was ready to answer the question. And just for tradition-sake… I drafted customized concepts for A Workshop on NETWORKING in my own TOP 10 fashion!

  1. Be aware that NETWORKING occurs everyday and everywhere you converse with people. Never waste an opportunity.
  2. NETWORKING quality should not be measured by someone’s credentials. Let them be authentic.
  3. Ideas and innovation are natural outgrowths of NETWORKING.
  4. NETWORKING allows you to learn a little more about what you don’t know and avoid being wrong about an issue.
  5. Good advice and support via NETWORKING can be high value no matter someone’s age.
  6. Your professional reputation can be enhanced with solid NETWORKING connections.
  7. Gaining linkages to specialists in multiple fields is a NETWORKING outcome.
  8. Developing professional NETWORKING connections…causes one to uniquely test your relationship-building skills.
  9. Sharing in a variety of ways is the essence of NETWORKING!
  10. This is my favorite: NETWORKING helps make your ideas and events better.

Well the class probably got more information than they expected…but surely it was a lesson worth learning.

I hope at least one TOP 10 helps you be a better professional tomorrow.

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About Inspiring Innovations, Inc.

Marv Pichla is currently the owner and Creative Advisor for his own small business, Inspiring Innovations, Inc. Sharing his unique experience with entrepreneurship and innovation in public service, Marv consults with public and private business, education, and community organizations to develop new and different problem solving methods through real-life example-based learning. Prior to starting-up Inspiring Innovations, Inc. Marv served as Executive Director for Thumb Area Michigan Works! As Executive Director, Marv used public sector innovation as his guide for the organizations regional career development, employment service, education and strategic planning initiatives. Finally, Marv was raised on a farm in the Thumb Area of Michigan where he claims he received the education principles he values most. However, he obtained his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Center Michigan University in Public Administration and eventually his Ph.D. from Capella University in Minnesota. Marv can be reached at: mpichla@inspiringinnovationsllc.com

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