👤 This article is for Hub Admins and Development Program Managers/Admins.

10KC's Networking Development Programs are designed to enhance internal connectivity and belonging within your organization. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of their purpose, functionality, and key considerations for administrators.

✅ What are 10KC Networking Development Programs?

10KC Networking Programs offer a way to create specialized networking opportunities for various employee groups. These groups can be based on:

• Attributes: Roles, departments, locations, or Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Specific Talent Groups: New hires, people leaders, or high potentials.

These programs help to break down silos, foster cross-team collaboration, and build a sense of belonging by expanding employee networks. They facilitate informal interactions that strengthen culture and connection, which is especially valuable in hybrid work environments.

Participants in these programs are monthly paired with a different member within the program for a networking match each cycle.

Networking programs can be set up as:

• Always-On Programs: Continuously connect employees over time with ongoing cycles.
• Single-Cycle Programs: Focus on a specific, short-term networking goal.
• Multiple Cycle Programs: Run for a defined duration (e.g., a quarter or a year) with multiple recurring cycles.

Use 10KC's networking programs to:

• Connect members within an ERG.
• Facilitate post-mentorship networking cycles to further connectivity among participants.
• Create a community for high-potential talent to learn from each other.

Through these programs, your team members can:

• Expand Their Network: Connect with leaders and colleagues they might not otherwise access.
• Broaden Perspectives: Gain exposure to different departments, roles, and experiences.
• Build Partnerships: Discover new opportunities for collaboration and informal support.
• Increase Belonging: Foster a stronger sense of community and connection within the organization.

✅ How 10KC Networking Programs Work:

10KC makes setting up and managing your networking initiatives incredibly easy, ensuring dynamic and productive connections.

Smart Matching for Effective Connections

Forget the hassle of manual matching! 10KC customizable smart-match algorithm pairs participants for their networking sessions. You can tailor matches based on organizational needs, such as roles or custom segments, or allow members to self-select their pairing attributes. This ensures relevant and engaging connections.

Guided Conversations with Discussion Guides

We make it easy to facilitate productive interactions. For each networking cycle, you can set a clear goal and provide thought-provoking discussion questions to help participants make the most of their conversation. These guides can be optionally updated for each new cycle, keeping content fresh and relevant.

Flexible Cycle Management

10KC automates the scheduling of your networking cycles based on your initial setup. The system ensures seamless transitions between cycles, even if previous cycle end dates are adjusted. While the upcoming cycle becomes available for editing once the previous cycle starts, programs are designed to run smoothly without constant administrative intervention if no changes are needed.

Track Progress & Measure Impact

Gain real-time insights into your networking program's success. Easily monitor pairings, completed sessions, survey responses, unmatched participants, and more. This data empowers you to measure engagement, assess the breadth of connections being made, and effortlessly share updates with stakeholders.

Participants can also give feedback for previous cycles even after they've completed, ensuring you capture all insights.