C10: Networking for Scientists: Making Connections That Matter
DuPont Protection Technologies
North Chesterfield, VA
USA
Mon, 6/1: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Education Sessions
Education Sessions
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center
Room: Nexus Lounge - Booth 1601
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
This interactive workshop will provide networking strategies and practical tools for early career OEHS professionals (<3 years' professional experience) to build meaningful professional relationships across all settings.
In today's OEHS landscape, technical expertise alone isn't enough—strategic relationship-building is essential for career advancement, collaboration, and professional influence. This session brings together two passionate OEHS professionals and Future Leaders Institute alums from established and mid-career stages to share the practical techniques that expanded their professional networks and accelerated their career advancement.
Workshop leaders will share personal stories and specific strategies that can be used depending on your natural communication style and personality type. Participants will discover their networking strengths, practice real-world scenarios, and develop personalized action plans for connecting effectively in conferences, digital communities, workplace settings, and professional organizations.
In today's OEHS landscape, technical expertise alone isn't enough—strategic relationship-building is essential for career advancement, collaboration, and professional influence. This session brings together two passionate OEHS professionals and Future Leaders Institute alums from established and mid-career stages to share the practical techniques that expanded their professional networks and accelerated their career advancement.
Workshop leaders will share personal stories and specific strategies that can be used depending on your natural communication style and personality type. Participants will discover their networking strengths, practice real-world scenarios, and develop personalized action plans for connecting effectively in conferences, digital communities, workplace settings, and professional organizations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to
• Identify their preferred networking style and strengths
• Develop personalized networking strategies aligned with career and personal goals
• Apply practical networking techniques suited to their personality type
• Use collaborative tools to extend networking beyond the session
• Create an actionable networking plan for immediate implementation at AIHA Connect
• Identify their preferred networking style and strengths
• Develop personalized networking strategies aligned with career and personal goals
• Apply practical networking techniques suited to their personality type
• Use collaborative tools to extend networking beyond the session
• Create an actionable networking plan for immediate implementation at AIHA Connect
Content Level
Introductory
Core Competencies
Career Development Pathways
Keywords
Education and training
Session Availability
In-person
OnDemand
Specialized Tracks
Student and Early Career Professional Track
Targeted Audience
Practitioner
Transfer of Knowledge
Problem Solving /Practice Exercises
Small Group Discussion