In Part 3, the focus will be on branding yourself for networking success, as well as how and when to use online vs. in-person networking strategies.
The more you contact people in a consistent manner, the more they’ll start to “recognize” who you are. The types of trusting relationships that result in referrals and opportunities can’t be built in five forgettable minutes. Keep in touch, stay true to who you are...

by Deborah Grayson Riegel

“Thy friend has a friend and the friend of thy friend has a friend.” – Talmud

Most of us recognize the importance of networking, but when it comes right down to it, we really don’t know how to do it well. Many of us mistakenly believe that networking is showing up to as many events as possible, while subtly (or not so subtly) making the case for ourselves or our organizations as we make the rounds. Those of us who go this route usually end up abandoning networking after attending too many parties and meetings with few results to show for it – and then arrive at the conclusion that networking doesn’t really work. But it does.

By Deborah Grayson Riegel

By Daniel Hirschhorn

When analyzing such problems, we all need to think clearly, analytically, and logically to ascertain viable solutions given constraints (e.g., funding). This is also important because having useful information on anything reduces uncertainty, which is the root cause of anxiety. Applying effective reasoning (logic) is required for all critical thinking... Therefore, the ability to identify “logical fallacies” in the arguments of others is a greatly useful skill, particularly in the workplace!

See also:
- Critical Thinking and Analysis for Effective Speaking and Writing

By Sylvia Schildt

You just got stuck with writing the next publicity release or press alert for a major event for your organization. “Whoa!” you say, “I’m a (teacher, program coordinator, rabbi, volunteer … you fill in the appropriate designation.) No way is this in my job description.” But after several lame, ill-fated attempts to pass the burden on elsewhere in the organization, you realize resistance is futile.

By Carolin Nagy

In the final analysis, the objective of community work is to create and work with groups that are meant to enrich Jewish life by virtue of their heterogeneity. Though the personal sensitivity and intuition of the moderator or facilitator naturally play a large role in working with groups.
This article is addressed to people who work with groups, that is, who instruct, teach, give seminars and talks, or act as facilitators or coordinators. It is intended to give readers an insight into important aspects of group processes and role behavior.