Why You Should Embrace Networking (Especially If You Hate It)

Popular Why You Should Embrace Networking (Especially If You Hate It) Aaron SanbornJenna ArcandAugust 05, 2022Young professionals at a networking event Bigstock {"adCodes": [{"desktop": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e", "display": true, "mobile": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e", "new_amp": "\u003camp-ad width=336 height=280\n type=\"doubleclick\"\n data-slot=\"/22278042776,22664312254/wit/wit_content\"\n data-multi-size=\"300x250\"\u003e\n\u003c/amp-ad\u003e", "order": 0, "tablet": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}, {"desktop": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e", "display": true, "mobile": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e", "new_amp": "\u003camp-ad width=336 height=280\n type=\"doubleclick\"\n data-slot=\"/22278042776,22664312254/wit/wit_content\"\n data-multi-size=\"300x250\"\u003e\n\u003c/amp-ad\u003e", "order": 1, "tablet": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}, {"desktop": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e", "display": true, "mobile": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e", "new_amp": "\u003camp-ad width=336 height=280\n type=\"doubleclick\"\n data-slot=\"/22278042776,22664312254/wit/wit_content\"\n data-multi-size=\"300x250\"\u003e\n\u003c/amp-ad\u003e", "order": 2, "tablet": "\u003cdiv class=\u0027rblad-wit_content\u0027\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}], "adsOrder": [2]}

After a long day at work, sometimes all you want to do is sit on the couch, eat a bag of chips, and zone out watching television. The thought of attending a networking event seems so daunting. Not only do you have to give up free time, but you also may have to talk with strangers.

With this type of mindset, it's easy to see why so many people are apprehensive about the concept of networking. However, when you avoid networking, you miss out on so many great opportunities.

While networking can feel uncomfortable at first, it's actually a huge investment in yourself. Many people avoid networking simply because they're not used it, but like anything, practice makes perfect.

Here are the top reasons why you should embrace networking:

Take Networking As A Challenge

Building networking skills not only builds confidence but it also plays an important role in professional development, career planning, and potential job searches down the line.

The best way to build these skills is to embrace networking as a challenge. Like going to the gym to reach a fitness goal or taking online courses to further a career, you take on this challenge in order to achieve a long-term goal.

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When you're working out at the gym you don't see instant results. You have to put the work in. Networking is the same way. The results won't be instant but every step you take puts you in a better position.

Make networking a habit. Try to attend some sort of social function each week to keep those networking "muscles" flexin'.

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A simple change of attitude could go a long ways in changing your outlook about networking. The hardest part is getting started!

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Start by putting yourself out there and attending local networking events reach out to a well-connected colleague to help introduce you to other professionals both in and outside your field.

The more this is done, the easier it becomes. Soon, you'll see your network slowly grow. Having a large professional network can lead to new friendships and mentorships.

Most importantly, this network could eventually turn into future job references, LinkedIn endorsements, and job opportunities.

You never know when you'll be looking for a new job. So, get off the couch, meet some new people, and see where your network takes you.

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Don't be a selfish networker. While networking can work to your advantage, remember that it's important to help others, too. This is especially true when connecting with someone on LinkedIn. Don't ask for favors right away. Show your value as a connection first.

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Take inventory of your networking habits. There may be simple ways to improve.

No matter where you are in your career, you shouldn't pass up networking opportunities. We hope these tips help you embrace networking, instead of fearing or dreading it.

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“Do more with less.”

This seems to be top management’s mantra these days. Contact centers’ performance is intensively measured, often down to the second, with KPI data such as average handling time (AHT) or first contact resolution (FCR).

With so much data available, the pressure is on to shave seconds off of call lengths and solve more problems the first time around.

You can use your quality team, their expertise, and their technology, to do this. The tried and tested Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodology can be applied to such problems. It can be summarized with the handy acronym “DMAIC.”

Here’s how we would use this approach to make systemic reductions in AHT.

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In this stage, you define the aim and the scope of your project. For our example, the aim is to reduce AHT, so reducing the cost per call and the number of agents to handle a specific call volume.

The scope of the project might be for one team as a pilot project before rolling it out across the contact center.

This is also the stage where you recruit your project team. You will want a couple of agents, someone who can get hold of and analyze data, and a senior sponsor who should take a “hands off” role but win you the co-operation of team leaders, etc.

In our example, our aim is to reduce AHT by 10%. We are using a small team of 10 agents for the pilot, and the project team consists of two experienced agents, a data analyst, and the facilitator.

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Our critical to quality KPI is AHT. We want to reduce this by 10%. Now we need to figure out what might be the root causes that are making the calls so long.

We ask our agents to map out the call flow and after-call work process as they experience it. It’s tempting for the facilitator to use a flow diagram from IT. Agents often use multiple applications which don’t fit easily into a flow diagram. Agents often develop “workarounds” when things don’t work. They start as temporary measures, but then balloon into permanent institutions.

It’s best to have these discussions with agents without management being present. Agents may not be willing to express themselves so freely in the presence of someone who can fire them.

Start by creating a simple process description with a “SIPOC” diagram. If need be, you can flesh it out with more detail.

Once you have defined the process, then you need to brainstorm all the possible reasons why the calls might be long. For details on how to brainstorm, please see “further reading” below.

Now you have your top 10 suspected root causes. You will decide how to measure them.

You will probably use them as evaluation criteria on a call listening form. For more details on creating such a form, please see “further reading” below. If you have speech analytics technology, you may be able to automate some or all of these measurement activities, which will give you a much larger sample size.

Calls are either longer than or shorter than AHT, so we want to select two sample groups, one longer and one shorter

We listen to the calls and count the presence of the suspected root causes in them.

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Once you have listened to your sample, count how many times evidence of each root cause is found in the sample of “long” calls and how many times evidence of each root cause is found in the sample of “short” calls.

Where the evidence mostly appears in the longer calls, these are likely to be the real root causes. Where the evidence appears equally in both samples or mostly in the shorter calls, then these will not be the root causes of the calls being longer.

You have now identified your root causes based on data.

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If the verified root cause is the result of agent behavior, then you can correct it with appropriate training.

If the verified root cause is the result of some system issue—for example, agents are using an application that loads slowly—then you may need to look into improving the application’s performance.

If there are specific steps in the process that are slowing the agents down, then you may need to adjust the process.

There should be some scope for improvements.

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After taking corrective action, you will want to see if you have reduced AHT by 10%.

It’s not hard to get those results.

You will now want to see if the change in AHT was the result of the root causes you identified.

Run the same measurement program for calls longer or shorter than AHT again. If the longer calls contain evidence of the same root causes in the same proportions as they did before, then your efforts may have been for nothing, and you did not find the root causes.

Wrap-Up

Do you need to get a grip on your KPIs and “Do more with less”? Perhaps this might help. If you’d like to know more, I’d love to hear about it!

Further reading...

Here is my article on brainstorming: How To Run A Brainstorming Session

Here is my article on quality standards: Creating Quality Standards For Contact Centers

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For the first two quarters of 2022, we have seen the market contract. This is considered a sign of a recession. To shine some light on what this means for you, we asked our leading executives how their industry reacts to a shifting economy.

Here are their responses...

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For my industry, we are playing things very simply. The aerospace market is rebounding, and our business follows this trend. We are continuing with a growth mindset; however, we are more prudent with capital outlay. As more orders are released, we will make more investments. We are simply being more mindful of what and how we spend until the economy shows an improvement.

Jim Black is an engineering professional focused on the development of technical professionals. He is also a professional bass player.

Carla Biasi, Personal StylistPersonal stylist helps a client pick out clothes to wear

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The fashion industry is focused on sustainability. It's not only good for the environment but helps during tough market conditions. For example, White House Black Market is having a denim recycling event this month. They are rewarding customers for donating jeans they don't wear and receiving credit dollars on their accounts. Other brands are offering similar incentives. This helps fewer clothes end up in landfills and gives shoppers the opportunity to spread their shopping dollars further.

Consignment shops have become quite popular. Clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry can be sold to stores, and the seller walks away with cash in hand. Jewelry stores have vendors that will buy silver and gold so clean out your jewelry box.

It's a win-win situation for everyone. Prepare for a recession by cleaning out your closet.

Carla Biasi is a personal stylist living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She currently has her own business and works part-time at an upscale women's boutique and as a virtual and kit stylist for a women’s specialty brand.

Melodie Turk, Learning Experience Executivenever stop learning concept

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Learning and development isn’t a necessity (or so they say), so when profits are down, this expense generally gets cut. The learning and development industry usually doubles down on the retention investment argument, which is important but lacks the change in focus to win the battle. Good leaders already know that learning and development can really be an asset, but during lean times the argument loses priority.

What we really need to do is become a partner in adding to the bottom line. If you need to cut staff, the learning team should partner with employees to increase resilience. If you need employees to take on extra responsibilities, the learning team should partner with employees to help them manage their time really well. If you need leaders to take on unique challenges, the learning team should partner with each leader to strengthen the skills they need for that challenge.

In lean times, we sometimes forget the capabilities of learning and development and only remember the regular training and cadence that has been in place. Learning teams can continue that regular cadence staff are used to, which creates stability in a changing environment; while offering new content, specifically designed for the issues at hand.

Melodie Turk is a learning experience executive with a unique background in the learning and development arena as well as change management. She is passionate about bringing change to the workplace—change that is meaningful and change that will last.

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I recently joined a Boutique BPO (business process outsource) provider that caters to small to mid-sized organizations to affordably supplement back-office processes and upscale frontline service, support, and sales.

Here are three ways they give agility and insulate operations in volatile times:

1. Enabling seamless restructuring for staffing

Seamlessly transitioning essential W-2 front line to mid-management staff to 1099s in their respective roles, achieving needed P&L adjustments and business continuity.

2. Delivering the workforce agility of a race car

Swiftly standing up and activating technology, flex staffing, and workforce management for virtual or hybrid operations on demand, seasonally, or ongoing.

3. Facilitating re-envisioned and re-tooled or optimized operations

Delivering efficiency and service excellence in one of two ways:

  • Pairing an existing process flow, training curriculum, and tech stack with consultative experts, skilled staff, deep analytics, and best practices.
  • Deploying an expert team to customize and execute the customer journey, onboarding and training process, and tech stack.

Lynn Holland is a business development executive with 18+ years of experience taking operational, IoT & retail technologies, products, & consumer engagement to market with a focus in petroleum & convenience retail.

Lisa Perry, Global Marketing ExecutiveGlobal marketing concept

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Recessions are never fun, but it forces marketers to think outside the box, looking at innovative solutions and cost-effective strategies while juggling resources. Here are three strategies to consider during a recession.

1. Don’t Cut Spending

Many companies will cut their marketing spending during a recession. Fight the urge to cut your spending. In fact, look to increase your spending. Companies that advertise during a recession saw 256% higher sales. Doing so will help you stand out from the competition.

2. Focus On Analysis & Reporting

With the pressure of longer sales cycles and budget constraints, tracking, analysis, and reporting become even more critical during a recession in order to ensure you prove your marketing ROI.

3. Protect Existing Customers

The cost of retaining customers is much lower than the cost to acquire new ones. During a recession, focus your efforts on your biggest asset, your current, loyal customers.

Lisa Perry helps companies build leadership brands, driving loyal customers & delivering profitability. She does this through a process that builds brands consumers love. Her goal is to help companies develop, monetize, and grow their brands.

Dr. Hannah Hartwell, Learning & Development Executivenow hiring concept

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I’ve seen considerable changes to the learning and development industry during Q1 and Q2 of 2022, especially around hiring and strategy. Companies are restricting hiring on certain levels. They’re also being more purposeful when making hiring decisions to find the right mutual fit. Another trend is to hire for the role, rather than hiring for future roles.

I’ve noticed changes in the strategy and overall company goals. Companies are concerned about the fiscal and political climate. There tends to be a focus on shorter-term projects, rather than to prepare for future projects that don’t have an exact start date.

Dr. Hannah Hartwell is a learning and development executive and change management practitioner with 15+ years of business transformation experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education, and professional services industries.

Sarita Kincaid, Tech Media Executivepublic relations, communication, internet, social media concept

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Historically, market contractions have served as a bell weather for potential layoffs in the high-tech corporate communications field (analyst relations [AR] and public relations [PR] fields). Until recently, the old adage about PR and AR jobs during a downturn was that these roles were almost always “first to be fired, last to be hired (back).”

However, that’s becoming less and less true as corporate communications professionals are finally being recognized as essential and strategic to the business, something that the professional has worked very hard to establish.

I’ll use the AR function as an example: for too long, AR work has inaccurately been seen as very tactical—teams of people that set up briefings, wordsmith research notes, and act as glorified relationship managers. Nothing could be farther from the truth, but education (in any market) can take time. Great strides have been made over the past two to three years as many companies now see AR not as a cost center but one that can help drive sales by educating and leveraging their network of tech purchase recommenders (aka the analysts!)

Sarita Kincaid is a tech media executive with a demonstrated ability to build and grow award-winning programs. She brings a data-driven approach to influencer relations with a focus on developing strong brand advocates and aligning them with sales programs.

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