Networking:“How can I network?”January 26th 2011

What we will be covering today...– What is networking?

• Networks• The RPS Networks

– How can I network? • How to Login• Joining a group

– Top tips for networking online• FAQs

– Summary

Introduction

What is a ‘network’?

Networks

“...are made up of a series of

nodes (individuals, groups,

organisations) which are tied

together by one or more

specific types of

interdependency.”

What is a network?

Drivers for Networking

• Personalise your membership

• Connect with fellow pharmacists

• Discuss topics that matter to you

• Share (and receive) information that will help with your career

Networking

Discuss

Share Personalise

Connect

What is a network?

Types of Networking

Offline Online

DefinitionInteractions with one or more entities (people, orgs) via face-to-face interaction

Interactions via an electronic communication

ExamplesMeetings, events, conferences Telephone, email, tele-

conferences, ‘e-networks’

Pro’s

•More personal•More memorable•More familiar•‘Synchronous’

•Quick/easy•Recorded•Cost effective•low commitment•‘Asynchronous’

Con’sSame as above? Same as above?

What is a network?

Royal Pharmaceutical Society: A Network

Networks LPFsGroups

Partner Groups

What is a network?

Student Pharmacists

Pharmacy Board

Hospital Pharmacists

BOPA

JPAGVets

London ...

Scotland

Great Western

RPS Networks: Groups•Area of Interest

(hospital, prescribing)

• OR Demographic (Retired, student)

• OR Specific function(Committee, working group)

• Group Status: Open, Closed or Hidden(this depends on the group)

Networks LPFsGroups

Partner Groups

What is a network?

RPS Networks: LPFs• Geographically defined

• (Great Western, London Central)

• Member committee led and maintained• (Overview, discussions, news, events,

etc.)

• Group Status: Open• (can be joined by any member as

secondary LPFs)

Networks LPFsGroups

Partner Groups

What is a network?

RPS Networks: Partner Groups

• Same as groups

• BUT led and maintained by a partner organisation

• Faculty of Cancer Pharmacists• Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group• Pharmacist Law and Ethics Assoc.• Veterinary Pharmacists Group• So far...

•Group Status: Closed/Hidden(access is controlled by partner org.)

What is a ‘virtual network’?

Networks LPFsGroups

Partner Groups

Subject Type Vs. Geographically Oriented Navigation

‘What is a virtual network?’

Groups LPFsNational Local

How can I network?

Networking: A Three Step Process• Step One

– What networks do you already exist in? (friends, colleagues)

• Step Two– What networks would you like to be involved with? (login)

• Step Three– Get engaged (start a thread, attend an event)

How can I network?

How to Login

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How can I network?

How to Login

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Network Navigation buttons

How can I network?

How to Login

2Use your Membership number and temporary password

Accept Terms and Conditions

Confirm email address

Fill in security information

How can I network?

How to Login

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Networks Home

Networks Personal Areas

How can I network?

Tab Navigation

‘Groups’ or ‘LPFs’?

You can chose whether you wish to access the groups or the LPFs via the tabs

- The tab you are on controls your “My

[area]” box...

How can I network?

The ‘Networks Home’ Page

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How can I network?

What am I a member of already?

“My [Area]” box

Find all of the groups that you are a member of in this box –

Open: Instantly accessibleClosed: Apply for

MembershipHidden: Invitation only

This changes to “My LPFs” on the LPFs tab

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How can I network?

How can I join more groups?

Searching Groups

You will find all ‘Open’ and ‘Closed’ groups in the groups search box (also sorted alphabetically)

- Open groups have ’Join’ where as Closed groups

have ‘Apply’

Closed groups are often moderated by Members

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How can I network?

How do I stay up-to-date?Quick Links

Recent activity – Shows you all of the post that have happened whilst you have been away

Who’s online? – A list of all currently active users

Suggest a Group? – Can’t find what you are looking for? Tell us

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How can I network?

Top Tips for Networking Virtually

Frequently asked questions...

FAQs

"How do quote another user?"

"How do I insert a link to

an article?"

“How do I post a picture?"

“How do I share a

document?”

“How do I change my email

address/profile?”

“How do I change my alert

settings?”

“How do I send a private message?”

“How do I ‘watch’ a

post?”

“How do I upload a video?”

“How do I create an event?”

“How do I create a post?”

“How do find out about my area of

pharmacy?”

How to start a dialogue...

“How do I create a post?”

Do you want to create a news post or a discussion topic? (select the appropriate tab)

a. Enter a subject - this will be the subject of an e-alert

b. Use the inline editor for formatting. If you would like to ‘paste’ then you need to use either for plain text or from word

c. Do you want to send everyone in the group an alert?

a

b

c

FAQs

Real Examples

Next

FAQs

"How do I quote another user?"

"How do I insert a link to an article?"

• Highlight the text you would like to make a link

• Press the “insert/edit link” button• Type in the web address in the pop-

up in the “Link URL” box• Click “Insert”

• Find the post you want to quote• Click on “Quote”• Select “Quote [user]”• Quoted text will appear between two

quote ‘tags’ – • [QUOTE] ... post ... [/QUOTE]

(posts can be edited between tags)

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

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Sharing a little bit more...

“How do I share an event?”

An event must be created in a group or LPF – once chosen go to the “Events” tab and then click “Add Event”

a. Enter the details of the event (title, start date, etc.)

b. Do you want an image (logo), or to attach a file (flyer, agenda)?

c. Enter your invitation message (remember to include the location)

d. Do you want to notify everyone in the group/LPF?

a b

c

d

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

Next

“How do I share a document in a post?”

a. All your documents are kept in your “My Files” area. Specific documents can be attached to a post using the “upload file” button.

b. The file uploader allows you to either choose a file already in your “My Files” area or to upload a new file.

You MUST “enter a display name” before you can complete any upload.

This will be the hyperlink that is displayed in your post

All files

Add a file to post

a

b

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

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“How do I upload a video?”

“How do I post a picture?"

• Upload pictures in the “My Files” area

Did you know? You can add a picture to new threads to add context to the subject you are addressing...

• In a specific LPF or group go to the “Multimedia” then click “Attach Multimedia”

• Chose whether you have a YouTube video or a Vimeo file

• Take the web address of the video and paste it into the Movie Filename box

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

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Personalise your experience...

“How do find out about my area of pharmacy?”

By joining a group, you are not only signing up to see who is talking, you wil receive alerts so that you can engage with the community when you chose.

You can search for groups from the “networks home” link and then the “Groups” tab where all open and closed groups are visible

Did you know... Many of the groups have associated hidden groups that manage

the affairs of their respective committees. Get more involved by

messaging a groups moderator

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

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“How do I send a private message?”

“How do I change my email address?”

• Click on “My Profile” and from here you can access all of your contact details that we hold for you.

a. The main tabs control your record areasb. The sub-navigation buttons allow you to

edit specific areas of your record

• Click on “Messages”• In the private messaging tool click

“go to inbox”• Click on the “New message” tab

Did you know... You can send a message to any member by click on

their name in a post

a

b

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

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Connect on your terms...

“How do I change my alert settings?”

Go to “My Profile” then click on the My Groups tab and the My Groups settings Sub navigation button

From here you can determine whether:• you want your email address

viewable to other users• you get post alerts• You get personal message alerts

This will be applied to ALL groups and LPFs

This only changes your setting for any communications that are associated with

a group or LPF

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

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“How do I watch a post?”

“Watching a post” means that any subsequent activity on that post to be sent to you in an alert.• Find the post that you want to watch and

then go to the original thread post• Click And then select “Watch this

topic”• A pop up window will confirm that you

now receive post updates – to turn them off, repeat the process but select “Unwatch this topic”

Did you know... That you can also watch threads by click on “watch” in the original alert – if you don’t do this, you will only receive alerts about this topic if the poster ticks the “tell all group members” box

FAQs

FAQs

Real Examples

Next

Real Examples...

"I want to ask for clarification on a point made by Fred Bloggs in his post on

euthenasia but I only want to quote one sentence. How on earth do I put only this

sentence in a quote box and not his whole post?"

"An article in the P.J. covers the point I am

making. How on earth do I insert a link to the article?"

"A member said exactly the opposite to what he is saying now in a comment on another forum. How on earth do I insert

a link directly to his other post?"

"I have just had a re-fit. How do I post

a picture of my beautiful new pharmacy?"

FAQs

Summary

What next?• Work out who you network with and how you might benefit

• Login into the RPS website and fill the gaps you are missing

• Learn something new!

Thank youQuestions?

Summary