How to Network When You Hate Networking

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www.learninginbloom.com HOW TO NETWORK WHEN YOU HATE NETWORKING Tammy Bjelland Learning in Bloom

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HOW TO NETWORK WHEN YOU HATE

NETWORKING

Tammy Bjelland Learning in Bloom

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Networking is a necessary activity for:

Solopreneurs Business professionals

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Many people dislike or avoid networking because:

• It requires small talk

• It takes time away from other work

• People don’t like talking about themselves

• It doesn’t get easier

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You can change your perspective on networking by applying the 4-part process of learning based engagement

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4-Part Process of Learning-Based Engagement

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ExploreResearch types of events

Ask questions

Try a variety of events

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ShareShare your networking goals

Hold yourself accountable

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DoFollow through on your goals and actually attend

events

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ReflectEvaluate whether the event was valuable

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