Alliance Networking Workshop 2021

The workshop was part of the soft-skill program offered within the Jena Alliance Life in Focus - A Carl Zeiss Foundation Project.

Networking – Is it more than a buzzword?

How can we form professional relationships? And what roles do communication and listening play into these inter- and multidisciplinary relationships? Do you want to know why we network in the first place and how we can get the most out of our connections? The event was open to all 3rd and 4th year Abbe School of Photonics doctoral researchers. Additional optional individual coachings 1-2 weeks after to the workshop were made available for each participant (individual appointments).

Workshop content

•  Identifying your Networking Goals: What are your networking goals? What is the message each of you wants to get across? How can you do this successfully?
• Networking Analysis: We use social network analysis tools to identify your existing and potential networks, so you know who your target groups are and who to engage.
• Self-marketing Tools and Social Media: In order to market yourself and create a personal brand, we will address offline and online tools.
• What empowers impactful communication? As a trained mediator I will take you on a journey to change perspective and the power of active listening,enabling you to create win-win outcomes with your network partners.

Date: Tuesday, 13 July 2021, via Zoom