The_Essential_Manager_s_Handbook

NETWORKING Moving on Working with a mentor Reviewing your plans US_218-219_Becoming_successful_Op11.indd 219 30/05/16 3:03 pm ...

220 / BECOMING SUCCESSFUL Networking Networking is about establishing groups of contacts that will add value to your business an ...

NETWORKING / 221 Meeting people You can meet people anywhere. Be open to chance contacts, at airports or in elevators for exampl ...

222 / BECOMING SUCCESSFUL Working a conference Try not to take too much with you to a conference. If you’re loaded with bags, fi ...

NETWORKING / 223 It can be daunting to walk into a room full of people, but there are ways to appear composed. Smile as you walk ...

224 / BECOMING SUCCESSFUL Recording your contacts Networking time will be wasted if you do not record and follow up your contact ...

NETWORKING / 225 Set up reminder notes to contact anyone you haven’t spoken to in the last two months. Bring some new ideas with ...

226 / BECOMING SUCCESSFUL Defining the role Mentors are people who guide others through periods of change toward agreed objectiv ...

WORKING WITH A MENTOR / 227 Mentoring in-house Mentors are typically separate from the line-management relationship, but your bo ...

228 / BECOMING SUCCESSFUL Achieving promotion Getting promoted within your organization depends on being seen to be doing a good ...

MOVING ON / 229 CHECKLIST... Deciding if it is time to leave a job YES NO 1 Have I already gained all the experience I can get f ...

230 / BECOMING SUCCESSFUL Qualifications These give an indication of your potential and so are particularly important in more ju ...

MOVING ON / 231 Position Impressive job titles will look good on your résumé and may get you an interview, but they are no subst ...

232 / BECOMING SUCCESSFUL HOW DO I LOOK TO MY EMPLOYER? Does my employer: >>^ think I am helpful? >>value my contrib ...

REVIEWING YOUR PLANS / 233 HOW DO I LOOK TO MY EMPLOYER? Does my employer: ^ think I am helpful? value my contribution? ...

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COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVE Defining communication US_234-235_Eff_Comm_Introduction.indd 235 02/06/2016 16:46 ...

Communication is more than just a way to get ideas across or exchange points of view. It is the process by which we interact wit ...

DEFINING COMMUNICATION Matching the message Communicating at work Overcoming barriers Planning your approach Choosing your mediu ...

238 / UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS Defining communication Understanding each other Humans aren’t the only beings who commu ...