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1. Networking Basics
1.3. Are you a good networker? (Exercise)
How often are you in contact with "old buddies"? |
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1x per month (3) |
1x in 6 months (2) |
1x per year (1) |
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How much information do you reveal to your friends? |
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What’s up! (1) |
Talking about good old times (2) |
Let them know about my life (3) |
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How do you use your aquaintances? |
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Congratulations on your birthday (1) |
Talk to each other regularly (2) |
Support each other, privately and professionally (3) |
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Are you active in associations or clubs? |
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I am a member, but hardly active (2) |
I am very active in several clubs (3) |
No time to join a club (0) |
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Which of these qualities suits you best? |
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Ability to work in a team (2) |
enjoyment of people (3) |
Inquisitiveness (2) None (0) |
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How do you run your business network? |
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Which network? (0) |
Business card must suffice (1) |
I try to maintain my internal and external networks (2) |
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How many networking events do you attend each year? |
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Quite a few events (2)
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a maximum of 3 important events (3)
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if possible not at all (1) |
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What are you doing Friday night? |
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Doing something with as many friends or ex-colleagues as possible (3) |
As always, listening to music, watching TV (1)
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1-2 monthly meetings with friends and acquaintances (2) |
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You're at an event and getting to know someone. How do you introduce yourself? |
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I mention my name, smile and go on (1) |
I smile, make eye contact and ask what the person is doing. (3) |
I smile, say hello and try to find a known person. (2) |
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Sources: http://www.smi-seminare.de/blog/sind-sie-ein-guter-netzwerker
Result:
Up to 14 points: You have not yet realized the benefits of networks. You find it difficult to make new contacts and maintain them. In addition, you should think beyond the professional in conversations in order to establish a deeper connection.
14 to 23 points: You are already on a good path to networking. You should improve in some areas. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
More than 23 points: You know what a network is/means, but you can still improve your network