{"id":215531,"date":"2022-03-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/?p=215531"},"modified":"2022-10-26T12:54:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T11:54:58","slug":"where-are-the-informal-networking-opportunities-for-our-people-i-e-mentoring-special-interest-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/blog\/where-are-the-informal-networking-opportunities-for-our-people-i-e-mentoring-special-interest-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are the informal networking opportunities for our people? i.e mentoring, special interest groups?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When thinking of networking, most of us imagine a beige generic room, crappy snacks and a bunch of people wearing name tags having forced, uncomfortable conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But if that\u2019s your version of networking, you\u2019ve got some catching up to do! It is in fact a key component of career development and can be a fantastic way for your talent pool to meet a variety of people they may not have otherwise met, find out about new trends and hear about different ways of thinking. So what networking options are you currently offering your staff and could you add a few to your arsenal? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Networking opportunities can be formal or informal. Structured organisational networks are necessary and help employees learn about other areas of the company, the opportunities available for progression or the internal culture. But do not underestimate informal opportunities either. In fact, when it comes to increasing your people\u2019s network reach, the sky’s the limit, and the only consideration is to ensure the opportunities match their values and personal ambitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Networking can also happen outside of work, from working in a community or as part of a charity, to setting up a bookclub. The key constant is to give your talent pool opportunities to expand their circle in a way that fits their own personal stories and gives them control over the way they want to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d like some inspiration on how to expand your organisation\u2019s networking offering, give us a call. Or have a listen of Helen Tupper\u2019s podcast on how to build a personal boardroom here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a new series of blog posts, that explain our Career Coaching cards<\/a> in more depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCareer Coaching Cards: Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n