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WHILE YOU ARE WAITING FORTHE WEBINAR TO START

Please think about:• Who are the most important people in your

professional network?

• What questions do you have about building an influential network?

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BUILDING AN INFLUENTIAL NETWORK

Jo Miller, CEO, Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc.

http://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/

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ALLISON GREALIS

Director, Women in Manufacturing

Our mission: encourage the engagement of women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry and want to share perspectives, gain cutting edge manufacturing information, improve leadership and communication skills, participate in sponsoring programs and network with industry peers.

WiM is an organization that focuses on the support, retention and advancement of women in the manufacturing industry.

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JO MILLER

CEO, Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc.

• Specializes in helping women break into leadership in industries that have been traditionally considered 'a man's world', such as technology, finance and energy.

• Since 1998, has developed and implemented leadership development programs that have benefited women worldwide.

• Delivers over 60 speaking presentations annually to audiences of up to 1200.

• Has traveled widely in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East to deliver programs for women’s conferences and corporate women’s initiatives.

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#WiMwebinar

@WomeninMfg

@jo_miller

@womensleadershp

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THE EMERGING LEADER’S QUANDARY

You can’t get a next-level job without leadership experience…

But you can’t get the experience without the job.

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Are you the best-kept secret in your organization?

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“You can influence others in every conversation you have.

In a subtle way, we convey our confidence and professionalism in every interaction that we have with co-workers, customers, superiors

and subordinates.”

Laurie Oare, Division President

U.S. Foodservice

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IN THIS WEBINAR

I. Your most important career asset

II. A strategic networking plan

III. 5 key people you need in your network

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The most important asset you will build in your career:

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The most important asset you will build in your career:

Your network

AKA Your “Sphere of Influence”

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“It’s not enough to have a bright technical idea.

I have seen too many projects led by great, passionate people fail because

they tried to be the lone influencer. You have to get the right people in the boat with you. You have to engage the

entire human fabric.”

Sophie Vandebroek, CTO, Xerox

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Inner circle

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Inner circle

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Middle circle

Inner circle

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Middle circle

Inner circle

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Outer Circle

Middle circle

Inner circle

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The McKinsey Leadership Project:“What drives and sustains successful

female leaders?”

• CONNECTION:“People with strong networks and good

mentors enjoy more promotions, higher pay, and greater career satisfaction”

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A Networking Success Story

1. A more senior job opening that was not officially announced

2. Encouragement to apply, though she felt under qualified3. Personal introduction to the hiring decision-makers4. Insider information about the skills and qualities

necessary to succeed in the job5. Consulting advice to answer interview questions she felt

unprepared for6. Advocacy of people in the hiring committee’s

inner circle of key influencers.

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Your Strategic Networking Plan

WHO With whom will you build relationships?

HOW How will you build those relationships?

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WHO HOW

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WHO HOWSue G.

Andy L.

Sue’s right hand

Andy’s boss

Attend end-of-quarter BBQ. Follow-up to request an informational meeting.

Arrive early/stay late for staff meetings. Investigate volleyball team.

Invite for lunch/coffee.

Ask HR for invitation to next executive coffee klatch.

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EXERCISE:

1.Identify your WHO: With whom will you build relationships?

2.Identify your HOW: How will you build relationships with them?

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The Connector

A true ‘people person’ Puts others at ease Knows (and gets along with) everyone Loves to opens doors & make introductions Provides connections to networks, resources and

opportunities.

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The Informational Powerhouse

Strives to keep a finger on the pulse Stays current on organizational and industry issues Knows about changes before they occur or are

made official Filters useful information from gossip or ‘noise’ Has information in advance about new projects,

opportunities, re-orgs, resource allocations, budget changes, etc.

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The Influencer

Not necessarily high-level or high-profile Has the ability to make things happen Gets people on board with ideas and initiatives Gains agreement and collaboration from teams Has a voice with senior leadership Their early support can guarantee the success of

your initiatives Their advocacy can get you noticed.

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The Mentor

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4 S’s of Mentoring Successes

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Stories

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Stories

Situations

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Stories

SituationsSelf-awareness

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Stories

SituationsSelf-awareness

Skill-building

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“There is a special kind of relationship—called sponsorship—in which the mentor goes beyond giving feedback and advice and uses his or her influence with senior executives to advocate for

the mentee.

Our interviews and surveys alike suggest that high-potential women are overmentored and

undersponsored relative to their male peers—and that they are not advancing in their

organizations.”

Why men still get more promotions than women - Harvard Business Review

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The Sponsor

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“A sponsor is someone who will use their internal political and

social capital to move your career forward within an organization. Behind closed doors, they will

argue your case.”

Cindy Kent, VP/GM, Gastro/Urology Therapies, Medtronic

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QUALITIES OF A GOOD SPONSOR

1. Senior leader with influence

2. Well-respected, credible

3. Familiar with your strengths

4. Has a track record of developing talent

5. Provides exposure opportunities for protégés

6. Provides ‘air cover’ from negative or damaging publicity.

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“Are all your advocates in the management chain

directly above you? I recommend that everyone

have three to four advocates outside of their direct management chain.”

Michelle Johnston Holthaus, GM, Channel Platforms and Strategy Division, Intel

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HOW TO CULTIVATE SPONSORSHIPS

1. Outperform!

2. Make your value visible

3. Observe the protocols: how does sponsorship work in your organization’s culture?

4. Ask which leaders have a strong track record of developing talent

5. Network across your organization and beyond your direct management chain

6. Look for exposure opportunities to work with or work for senior leaders

7. Have clarity about your career goals

8. Share your career goals with your leaders.

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5 Key People to Have in Your Network

1.The Connector 2.The Informational Powerhouse3.The Influencer4.The Mentor5.The Sponsor

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EXERCISE:

• Which of the five key people will you add to your network?

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IN THIS WEBINAR




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Q&A

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Grab a copy of Jo’s PPT slides

www.womensleadershipcoaching.com/wim

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Let’s stay in touch!

Jo Miller

[email protected]

www.womensleadershipcoaching.com

@Jo_miller

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Please join us for future WiM events:

• Wednesday webinar series (3rd Wednesday of Month)

• August 21 – Continuous Improvement: Your Productivity Tool Kit

• WiM SUMMIT 2013 - October 22-23 in Dearborn, MI – registration is now open!

http://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/

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