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Road Map to Advancement
From Networking to Building and Nurturing Relation ...
From Networking to Building and Nurturing Relationships
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In this video, Jimmy Buck, Chief Advancement Officer at Deakin University, discusses the importance of relationships in networking and building meaningful connections. He begins by sharing his background as a lifelong fundraiser and the role relationships have played in his career. He emphasizes that relationship management is essential for everyone in the field of advancement, regardless of their specific role.<br /><br />Jimmy then introduces an article from the Harvard Business Review, which outlines six critical kinds of connections for networking and building relationships. These connections include people who inspire innovation, challenge us, provide balance, offer personal support, have power, and add value to our lives. He explains the importance of having a diverse network and offers tips for analyzing, decluttering, and diversifying our networks.<br /><br />Jimmy also discusses four key steps for building better networks, which include analyzing the current network, identifying and filling gaps, diversifying connections, and capitalizing on existing relationships. He provides personal tips, such as listening intently, acting on advice, focusing on quality over quantity, and being open and vulnerable.<br /><br />Lastly, Jimmy encourages viewers to pay it forward by nurturing and supporting others in their networks. He concludes by urging viewers to assess and nurture their own networks and invites them to reach out with any questions or feedback.
Keywords
relationships
networking
building connections
relationship management
diverse network
network analysis
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