2.2: Social Intelligence Discussion

Question 1 of 3

1. Question

Which activities listed below are most relevant for you to be involved in to socialize for synergy?

External to your team but internal to your company or organization:
- Other managers’ department meetings and outings. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Volunteering for cross-functional assignments and initiatives. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Creating or hosting a special program or learning event. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Stockholder and quarterly announcement meetings. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Companywide programs, events, outings, and meetings. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Company cultural, hobby, and other interest groups. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Company recreational activities and sports leagues. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Internal online communications and information sharing networks. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
External to your company or organization:
- Training programs and seminars. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Online social networks. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Industry conferences and trade shows. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Industry association meetings and workshops. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Community programs and neighborhood associations. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Business group meetings such as those hosted by Rotary International or local chambers of commerce. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Local government meetings. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- College alma mater gatherings. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Local college courses and events. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Charity programs and events. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Hobby, sports, music, art, travel, political, and other interest groups. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Country clubs, gyms, and fitness clubs. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Amateur sports teams and leagues. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Corporate-sponsored local events. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Company boards. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Community service volunteer projects and nonprofit boards. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- Churches and other faith-based assemblies. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:
- College advisory boards. Less relevant 1 2 3 More relevant:

Question 2 of 3

2. Question

What questions might you ask someone you meet for the first time?

This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.

Question 3 of 3

3. Question

Scenario: You are the owner of a small business that depends on new sales to achieve your revenue goals and constant recruiting to maintain the staff you need to run your business. Your business offers adventure-based team-building services to companies during their offsite retreats. Your sales and recruiting results are down. You need to better leverage your external resources to create new sales leads as well as recruit new staff. You have an existing network, but it isn’t as robust as you would like for it to be.

What will you do to establish new relationships and referral partners?
What will you do to help your partners and promote collaboration with them?
How will you seek their help in generating leads for sales and new recruits?

This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.