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Networking: A systematic approach

COURSE DETAILS

Do you feel shy and uncomfortable at conferences? Do you feel networking is self-seeking and smacks of using people? On the contrary,

“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” Keith Ferrazzi

Being at Oxford provides you with an amazing opportunity to meet a wide range of extraordinary people who could help you and who you could help. This session will enable you to develop this important skill, which will: help you make contacts; discover opportunities; open doors; and speak to the right people. It will also enable you to devise a strategic approach to networking which can have lifetime benefits for you.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this session you will understand more about:

The benefits of networking;

You will feel more comfortable networking;

You will have learnt some new techniques to help you network more effectively;

You will have started to develop a strategy for networking 

INTENDED FOR

Research Staff 

NUMBER OF PLACES

30 

COURSE LEADER

Alan Donegan 

DATE/TIME AND BOOKING INFORMATION

Information about the next scheduled course, and how to apply for a place, are in our course programme. 

Rdf SKILLS

B3, D1, D2

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) provides a framework for planning and supporting the personal, professional and career development of graduate students and research staff. 

Career Development and Training