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
Next
“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
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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