Making Real Connections (HBR Women at Work Series)
by Harvard Business Review, Amy Gallo, Amy Edmondson, Tina Opie, Dorie Clark
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Remote Networking as a Person of Color
by Laura Morgan Roberts and Anthony J. Mayo
In remote work situations, where people cannot rely on impromptu elevator conversations or watercooler chats with coworkers, it can be tempting to turn inward, but in fact, the need for networking is even more important. During challenging economic times, both external and internal networking can provide energizing social connections, firm and industry insight, personal affirmation, social support, and access to career opportunities. In particular, our interactions with people whose backgrounds and perspectives differ from our own helps us to become smarter, more creative, and better equipped to solve difficult problems.
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