What is networking?

What is networking?

Definition

Networking is the building and maintaining of relationships with a wide range of individuals, groups, or institutions who share common interests, goals, or expertise.

Tip:

Networking implies that the relationships between people are the determining factor in programs.

Features
	Networking is characterized by the following features:
	Ongoing, purposeful interaction Cooperation Relationships People centeredness Complex and diverse interconnections Open ended and flexible progression

Context for this page:

Concept module: networking
In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): N
In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library, Version 4.0, published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 1999. [Ordering information.]

Page content last modified: 16 February 1999