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Sisterhood Works: How to Build a More Meaningful Network

AllBright via FutureLearn

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Overview

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Discover the fundamentals of successful networking and communication

On this three-week course from AllBright, you’ll gain the skills to grow into your own potential, learning to create a network that truly works for you.

You’ll take a deep-dive into the advantages of networking, discovering how to develop your own community and support system of inspirational, empowering women.

Explore the neuroscience of networking

Networking is integral to building a strong community of women, a sisterhood to support and encourage you to achieve your goals.

Using case studies and accounts from successful women in business, you’ll delve into the science of social chemistry and learn the importance of networking.

You’ll identify any personal fears around building new relationships and, using practical techniques, you’ll learn how to overcome these issues and build your confidence interacting with new people.

Learn to make meaningful connections

Meaningful connections are about learning to listen, ask questions, and understand different perspectives.

On this course, you’ll enhance your communication skills to further the connections you already have and develop opportunities to widen your networks.

With this knowledge, you’ll gain the techniques to surround yourself with positive influences, including mentors, sponsors, colleagues, and friends.

Develop a diverse female network

Networks and communities are stronger when they contain diverse representation, perspectives, and ideas.

You’ll explore the tools and techniques to make purposeful connections that lead to resource rich, diverse networks.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand the importance of networking, particularly with a focus on developing a strong, empowering sisterhood.

This course is designed for businesswomen at all stages of their career who are at a juncture in their lives and would like to take the time to reflect.

Whether you’re looking to pivot in a new direction or push forward to achieve your goals, this course is designed to help you build and grow meaningful connections within your network.

If you’d like to develop your understanding of the subjects featured in this course further, you may be interested in these courses, also by AllBright, sharing the same overall learning outcomes:

  • Career Coaching for Women: Supercharge Your Career with AllBright
  • Build a Growth Mindset & Career Success with Advice from Female Founders

Syllabus

  • Networking 101
    • Sisterhood Works, Build A More Meaningful Network
    • The Networking Myths
    • The Nature Of Networks
    • Chapter Case Study
    • Social Chemistry
    • Taking Action
    • Everyday You
    • Chapter Summary & Resources
  • The Art of Making Meaningful Connections
    • Meaningful Connections
    • Susan's Method, Part 1
    • Susan's Method, Part 2
    • Chapter Case Study
    • Susan's Method, Part 3
    • Taking Action
    • Everyday You
    • Chapter Summary & Resources
  • Resource Rich Networks
    • Resource Rich Networks
    • An Introduction To Resource Rich Networks
    • Why Introductions Matter
    • Inclusivity, The Importance Of Diversifying Your Network
    • Chapter Case Study
    • Enriching Your Network
    • Taking Action
    • Everyday You
    • Chapter Summary & Resources
    • Whole Course Summary
  • Believe, Build, Become
    • Believe, Build, Become: The Career Business Plan
    • Congratulations

Taught by

Anna Jones

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