networking and mentoring to improve iaq management barbara sattler, rn, phd university of maryland...

Networking and Mentoring to Improve IAQ Management

Barbara Sattler, RN, PhDUniversity of Maryland School of NursingEnvironmental Health Education Center

Networking: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions

Shared Contacts

Person 2Person 1

Contacts and knowledge

available for sharing

Contacts and knowledge

available for sharing

Where Do We Network?

General Gatherings, such as:Churchs, PTA, Athletic Events, Clubs

Stakeholder GatheringsWhere people may share your perspective about an issue or completely disagree

Expert MeetingsWhere people may have different viewpoints, but share a common concern

CoalitionsPeople with a shared goal

Stages of Networking

The Passive Networker may:Be shyBe insecure about a new subjectMay be listening

Stages of Networking

The Active NetworkerListens and writes things downAsks for suggestions/ideasWill exchange cards /contact information

Stages of Networking

The facilitator actively connects people.“I will call Dr. Smith and have her call you.”“Come with me to the next room, I want you to meet someone.”