Building a Powerful Network: How Leaders Get Buy-in, Alignment and Commitment

Your professional network is one of your most powerful tools as a leader. A well-developed network both inside and outside your organization can help you access valuable resources, stay ahead of anticipated organizational changes, and have greater awareness of industry trends that may impact your own initiatives. This program explores how to apply proven techniques to build a diverse and powerful people network that you can productively use to achieve your goals.

• Create a network by design with actionable steps for intentional networking both internally and externally to achieve goals.
• Gain access to valuable resources that include information, expertise, and support from colleagues and professionals in your field.
• Learn effective networking techniques and strategies for in-person and virtual connections.
• Develop skills for building partnerships, cooperation and concensus for moving your initiatives forward.
• Stay ahead of organizational shifts and industry trends to help you make informed decisions.
• Strengthen your thinking and boost personal and professional growth by cultivating a diverse braintrust; benefit from fresh perspectives, enriched goals, and valuable feedback to help you achieve your objectives.

• Understand why networking internally and externally will benefit you and your role.
• How to be intentional about your self-representation to develop a confident, authentic presence based on your style.
• A process to identify opportunities and build connections with known and unknown entities.
• Networking in a super charged digital era of in-person and online experiences.
• Cultivate a diverse braintrust to strengthen your thinking and boost personal and professional growth.
• Create a network by design plan with actionable steps for intentional networking.