It ’ s not just who you know, it ’ s what your social network knows

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1209115

It’s not just who you know, it’s what your social network knowsLearn how to invest your social capital into career advancementFaculty Institute on Teaching and Learning May 2013By John-Paul Hatala, PhD and Carol Marchetti, PhD

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Understand. Enhance. Transform.

Objectives of This Workshop

• Recognize what motivates us to network• Explore the networking process• Get up and Network

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How do you define success?

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What are the challenges to networking?

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Network Quiz

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Agree Disagree

A DThe key to networking is to know many people


Network Quiz

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Agree Disagree

A DIt’s not what you know, it’s who you know


Network Quiz

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It’s easier to network when you have set goals

Agree Disagree

A D


Network Quiz

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Agree Disagree

A DResources exist in every network


Network Exercise

• If you’re sitting on the left side of the room get up and talk to someone

• If you’re sitting on the right side of the room find someone who can help you with a challenge you’re experiencing in the classroom.

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Network Exercise Debrief

• Left side: How did you feel when you were asked to go meet someone?o What did you do?o What was your approach?

• Right Side: How did you feel when you were asked to find someone for help?o What did you do?o What was your approach?

• What differences can we identify in approach from the two groups?

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The Networked Perspective

There are many social resources that are at our finger tips with

o Connectionso Skillso Knowledgeo Experience

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• We live in a networked worldo Social networking sites (Facebook, etc.)o Networked organizational structures (Amazon)o Associationso Community programso Recreational activitieso FITL

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• Developing and articulating goalso Goals can be shared with the network

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What is Social Capital (SC)?

• Social capital is the relationships an individual possesses and the resources that exist within them.

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The Strategic Networker Formula

SC(KAU)=SI

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Strategic Networking

K = Knowledge of Self / Goals / Network

A = Accessing social resources

U = Utilizing social resources to accomplish goals

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Social Explorer Profile

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What Type of Social Explorer Do You Think You Are?

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K A. Strategic Social ExplorerB. Strategic Individual ExplorerC. Non-Strategic Social ExplorerD. Non-Strategic Individual

ExplorerE. I’m not really sure

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Connection Strategy

1. Determine degree of separation2. Determine connection method3. Determine if referral source can be utilized4. Determine content5. Determine timing6. Connect

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The Networking Process

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Opportunity Contact Explore Strategize Negotiate Solution

GOAL

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Network Resource Exercise

• Think of a goal you want to accomplish• Sometime this afternoon, find someone and share

your goalo Can they help you with your goal?o How can you help them with their goal?o Do they know someone who can help you?o Do you know someone who can help them?

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About Connect@RIT

• Creating Opportunity Networks for Engagement and Collective Transformation o Five-year, university-wide efforto Supported by a $3.2 million award from the National Science Foundation

ADVANCE program.

• Goal: Drive Institutional Transformationo Increased recruitment, retention, and advancement of female faculty in STEM

(including SBS)

• Programming Opportunities Available for All Facultyo Influence the campus climateo Cultivate an inclusive university environmento Increase transparency and equity

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Upcoming Events

• More Unlearning Opportunitieso Think differently about your scholarshipo Use your network to get things doneo Get the word out about your worko Strategies to increase efficiency and productivityo Getting the resources you need

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What future Connect topic/program are you most interested in?

A. Social Resources NetworkingB. Faculty DevelopmentC. Faculty EvaluationD. Department Head DevelopmentE. Department Head EvaluationF. Work/Life Balance

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Tell us a little about you

• Given the focus of our grant program, it will be helpful for us to know your gender. Please indicate your gender:A. MaleB. FemaleC. I’d rather not disclose

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Tell us a little about you

• Future programming and offerings may be customized base on rank. Please indicate your rankA. Assistant ProfessorB. Associate ProfessorC. Full ProfessorD. LecturerE. Adjunct Faculty

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Thank You. Questions

• Contact Informationo Carol Marchetti, [email protected] John-Paul Hatala, [email protected] o nsfadvance.rit.edu

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