Episode 11

full
Published on:

1st Dec 2020

Kingsley Aikins (The Networking Institute) - Networking Today: Connected Clusters of Creative People

My guest this week is Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Networking Institute – where he shares his unique approach to networking through a proven methodology with a global audience.

Kingsley is an incredible speaker with so much experience that wisdom simply teems out of him uncontrollably. He has so many great insights here, and get a pen and paper ready to jot down all the reading recommendations in our short conversation.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The difference between knowledge, information, and skills
  • How to build connected clusters of creative people
  • Why shortened job tenures make networking even more important
  • The need for a network as diverse as the city in which you live
  • The value of interpersonal skills in the digital age
  • Why we are increasingly connected yet also isolated behind screens
  • The concept of “Diaspora Capital”
  • How McKinsey use a network of former employees to build culture
  • An inside scoop on Kingsley’s TED talk 😊

You can find Kingsley's work on the website of The Networking Institute or connect with him on LinkedIn.

To get in touch with me, Simon Behan, reach out on LinkedIn or email me at simon.behan@sureskills.com

At SureSkills, we deliver learning services to the worlds leading technology companies and global organizations.

To learn more, head over to www.SureSkills.com or download our latest eBook: Foundations of a Successful Learning Experience. 

Thanks for listening!

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast

About the Podcast

SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast
When change is inevitable, learning and growth are essential.
The Learn to Grow Podcast is an anecdotal look at the learning landscape aimed at L&D and HR professionals. I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand in the world of learning and development helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.

We believe learning and growth are intertwined, both for individuals and organizations. Individuals learn to grow within their roles, careers, and personal lives. Organizations' learning programs are now major contributors to business success, helping them attract and retain top talent, upskill and reskill, and adapt to the inevitable changes the future will bring. In this podcast, we speak to leaders in the learning and development industry about the learning landscape.

About your host

Profile picture for Simon Behan

Simon Behan

Learning is the thread that runs through my personal and professional passions. I believe continuous learning and growth is the key to a fulfilling and rewarding life.

As a Learning and Content Specialist at SureSkills, I work with the teams across our entire business (from digital content development to competency-based learning to learning technology support) to make sure our services are meeting our clients where they are. That means staying on top of current trends in the industry, building relationships with leaders who experience these trends on a daily basis, and continuing to learn and grow myself.

As the host of the SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast, I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.