Identification should include listing community services and cultivating partnerships within the community (e.g., charities and nonprofits, local educational institutions, criminal justice offices, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, civil organizations, better business bureaus, online networking sites, state and federal government).
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is networking, and why is it crucial to human services agencies?
- Why do businesses form partnerships with human services agencies?
- How can human services agencies use the Internet for networking purposes?
Communication
- What are some strategies for contacting potential partners in the industry?
- How do referrals help enlarge one's network?
- How does social media help enlarge one's network?
Leadership
- How does networking affect policy making?
- How do the benefits of networking outweigh the investment made in them, considering factors such as money, time, energy, availability, and accessibility?
Management
- Why is it important to include a variety of contacts within one's network?
- Why is time management important when networking?