Local networks and partnership
3. Networking as a social entrepreneur
3.2. Networking means more than just digital networks.
When I talk about visibility in networks, I mean much more than just digital platforms. These are certainly an important instrument, especially when it comes to international networking. But even today, networking plays an important part in the "real" - that is, analog - life. Perhaps personal contact is even more important today than it was before. Especially in a market environment, companies whose values and culture are lived by the social entrepreneur and make this publicly visible are often awarded the contract.
By visibility I mean, for example, a stronger presence at events, participation in panel discussions and the regular maintenance of personal contacts. Visibility can also be understood through a targeted communication strategy. Those who actively set future topics and drive them forward are increasingly perceived as agenda-setters in discourses.
Questionaire: Self-assessment questionaire networking |
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Do you have the necessary support from family, relatives and friends? |
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In general, do you think networking makes sense? |
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Do you like to go to professional events? |
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Did you have much to do with people in your previous activities? |
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Have you contacted former classmates, colleagues or other people? |
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I like to approach people and get into conversation easily. |
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Are you part of a social network (e.g. XING, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)? |
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Do you regularly attend events for networking purposes? |
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Are you an active part of a community (e.g. sports team, choir, theatre)? |
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Do you like to approach people? |
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Do you know the 5 basics of networking? |
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Do you know the 5 biggest mistakes in networking? |
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Have you thought about a strategy for networking? |
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Have you found the networking information helpful? |
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