Leading in Networks

Leadership in the new millennium has comprehensively come of age. Where once leaders were aloof decision-makers, today they are dedicated collaborators and NETWORKERS whose role is to give power to their team rather than wield power to their own ends. Leaders on Leadership – an intimate view of life at the top of Europe plc Development Dimensions International (DDI), Research Report, January 2006 Leadership in the 21 ST Century

In time, managers at the top will no longer be the prime leaders of change: they will design sophisticated NETWORKS that link up individuals and enable others to take the lead. they will design sophisticated NETWORKS that link up individuals and enable others to take the lead. Michael Moynagh and Richard Worsley. Working in the 21 st Century ESRC: The Tomorrow Project 2005

(Wedderburn Tate, 1999) Effective leadership requires clinical leaders to build NETWORKS that provide them with sources of information, contacts, knowledge and access to resources.

What is Networking? Collections of people linked by a common interest or experience. Recognising & building on the power of shared experiences. (Hart, 1996)

It is the process of developing links with a range of individuals in order to maximise opportunities for oneself and others.

What is the ‘added value’ of networks? Group Activity

Added Value of Networks Relaxing in a non-threatening atmosphere Discussing work issues in a more relaxed environment Making contact with others who have ‘made it’ Building confidence through meeting others who have tackled similar challenges Raising your aspirations

Hearing about training courses and other educational opportunities Support if things go wrong or at times of change Help with getting jobs or hearing about new opportunities Tapping into information resources Opportunity to learn and to strengthen strengths

What can I do to improve my existing networks?

Let’s connect! Group Exercise

How effective are my current networks? Group Work

ME Groups Work HEIs Family Friends

Top Tips for Effective Networks?

Top Tips for Effective Networking 1.A good network will be quality not quantity 2.Build relationships first, before trying to do business 3.Become involved with your network 4.Give to your network 5.Work at your network 6.Grow your network (Ryze, 2002)

Want to know more?

e-Networking Using: Mobile technology: PDAs, Mobiles… Video conferencing / Webcams / SKYPE Web enabled discussion forums Web enabled networking portals

Final Thoughts

Once upon a time there was a very lonely old man who was hungry. He lay awake at night his belly hurting. All he owned was a tall ladder which was of no use to him now.

Next door lived another lonely old man who was also poor. All he owned was a very tall apple tree whose branches stretched far out of reach.

Let’s NETWORK! Unfortunately they never met.

Thank You