Network

1. Systems - noun.

A group, or system, of interconnected items or processes.

For example, a neural network.

2. Information exchange and support - individuals - organisations.

A number of associated people or organisations who share professional information and ideas.

For example, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

3. Adjective.

Describing something that is an element in a network.

For example, a network bank.

4. Verb.

To establish beneficial connections.

For example at conferences, other professional events, or less formal contacts.

Take control of your career

"[Network sometimes] feels like a dirty word...

Step one is to change your mindset. Actually attend. Go to the event, the meeting, the work social.

Networking in essence is simply having a chat. It doesn't even have to be about work or industry related things to start with.

Break the ice by talking about the weather if you have to. Remember most feel the same way about it, some just hide it better than others.

Once you build up the confidence, you can start being more strategic about the people you want to network with.

Ready to step out from behind your computer?

We do have one final piece of advice.

Praise where praise is deserved. People love to be complimented whether they admit to it or not. People will remember when you talk to them and admire their achievements if you are sincere about it.

Also remember to always recognise other people's accomplishments by giving credit where credit is due. The one thing you don't want to be remembered for is is claiming ownership of work that's not yours!

Good luck! Take control of your career today."

How to raise your personal profile - ACT Learning resources.

See also

• Access control
• Application controls
• Blockchain Governance Initiative Network
• Cambridge Alternative Finance Collaboration Network
• Climate Social Science Network
• Confidence
• Cyber security: protecting your business and your clients
• Electronic communication network
• Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
• Global Impact Investing Network
• Internal control
• Layer 1 network
• Layer 2 network
• Local area network
• Network bank
• Network effects
• Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System
• Network science
• Neural network
• Private network
• Regulated Liability Network
• Science Based Targets Network
• Segregation of duties
• System and network controls
• Treasury Management System
• Value-added network
• Virtual private network
• Water Footprint Network
• Wide area network
• World Green Infrastructure Network

Other resource

• How to raise your personal profile - ACT Learning resources