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.”