Are you ambitious and looking to take your leadership and your career to the next level? I am sure you have considered the contribution you make to the organisation as well as your competencies, your skills and your results. Have you also thought strategically about a strong internal network within your organisation?
Why Thinking Strategically About Your Internal Network is to Your Benefit
Great relationships are not only a two-way street; they also need to be developed and maintained. The key to doing that successfully is to find ways to offer support and value in return. Internal networking is more than your individual connections. A strong internal network is a great leadership opportunity for you to influence and enhance the culture and collaboration within the organisation. You can lead without authority, yet contribute to fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. It will not just be for your own benefit, but it will also benefit your colleagues and the organisation. On the way, you can develop your own strategic mindset. More about Strategic Mindset and Thought Leadership HERE
Use your time wisely. There are many opportunities to engage in internal committees or other. You may also decide to start your own initiative.
By actively participating and contributing, you not only strengthen your own network, you also grow as a leader by inspiring and contributing to others’ personal and professional growth.
Getting Through Troubled Waters – Leveraging Your Network for Success
A strong internal network can be a game-changer when it comes to critical junctions in your career, whether you need to deal with an adversarial situation, solve a complex problem or make a move and access new opportunities.
Imagine having a pool of trusted advisers who can provide insights and guidance when you find yourself stuck and stressed. Nurture them – your good connections – and invest in the relationships before you need them.
Most people think of their network only when they need it. Then it is usually too late. If you build a diverse network of people, it can work to your advantage, as they not only can assist you when the going gets tough, but they can also be instrumental in providing intelligence, making introductions to people, projects and collaborations. Also, as Wolff & Moser’s research shows, career satisfaction is impacted positively with a strong network. Read more HERE
Further, synergy can be created in many different ways when you network professionally and strategically and choosing positive and well-mannered people, like yourself—then what is not to like!
See how this works in real life when this workshop gave both a structure and a jargon unique for a team of engineers to collaborate and connect >
