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CMI Study Unit

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Developing and managing networks

This unit is about developing managerial networks, capitalising on those networks by using data or information gained to inform the organisation’s plans.

Successful networking brings about a greater depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding about what other teams and departments are doing which can further your own skills and team performance

Study Unit Code: 6005V1

Study Unit Group: C

Study Unit Credits: 7


Maximum flexibility: Study online, with full Tutor support as and when you need it.


Assignment Summary

Explain your approach to building information networks within your organisation. Discuss how this brings about benefit for you, your team and your organisation as a whole.

Upon completion of this CMI unit you will be able to:

  • Be able to develop personal networks to support current and future organisational objectives
  • Be able to collect data or information from the networks to inform on the environment in which the organisation operates
  • Be able to use the skills of encouraging and supporting implementation of ideas from the network across the organisation

    • Course Materials

    All of the below are techniques related to the Study Unit and can be read, applied and referenced in completion of the Study Unit.

    Matrix Management Information Management Social Media Marketing Emotional Intelligence Relationship Models Virtual Organisations Managing Global Virtual Teams Social Media Management Benchmarking Business Intelligence Knowledge Management Knowledge Capital PESTEL Analysis Balanced Scorecard Negotiations in Procurement

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