Benefits of networking: organisational innovation

Many people believe networking is all about using your charm and charisma to get ahead. At the time of publication and filming Dr Peter Bloom former academic at The Open University Business School explores some of the myths to show how networking can – and should – move beyond merely making personal connections.

In this video, Peter talks about how networking can help organisational innovation.

The Research into Employment, Empowerment and Futures group (REEF) is proud to be partnering with The People Space. These videos were originally published on The People Space website.

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