2. Global Network
Six degrees of separation: Notion that everyone in
the world is connected to everyone else by no more
than 6 people
Activity
3. Airmen Network
Who you know rather than what
you know
How many people in here know
someone at X base?
4. Expertise in
Networking
It takes 10,000 hours to become
a pro at a given task or skill.
Hard work is required to
become the “go to” guy
5. Social Network
Products of your environment or stimulus to your
surroundings
What do you provide your friends? Support?
Criticism? Are they the naysayer? Are you?
What do they provide you? Give and take of course
Be the friend you want to have, remember that
repeat business customers usually come back for the
experience
7. Give Back, Volunteering
Network
Remember everyone needs something, and not
everyone is able to help themselves
Many great personal friendships and mentors have
been found while volunteering to give back to your
base or your community
8. Mentorship Network
Find a good mentor, it may take a while and some
networking
Be a good mentor. You will be there quickly…..
9. Lifelong Network
The AF is a tool to increase your skills and capability
The AF will end but your contacts won’t
Editor's Notes
Follow Activity handout
How can you use the Airman Network to accomplish tasks?
Can someone share a story of when they reached out to a friend or acquaintance to get a job done?
Why is building your network with your peers important?
Why would you want to be the “go to Guy/Girl?”
How can this help you network?
How can this effect your career?
Think of the best and worst people you know, what do you think of their friends?
How can what your friends do impact your career?
Does any one have an example of when Social Media has been beneficial? Devastating?
What are some examples of things you can do to give back to the community?
What have you done in the past quarter/6 months/year to help out the community? How did this impact the base?
How often should you volunteer?
Is volunteering required of AF members? (refer students to AFI 36-2618) 3.1.8. Continue professional development through on- and off-duty education. Join professional organizations (for example, base advisory and enlisted councils) and participate in organization and
community events through volunteerism.
Why is important to have a mentor?
Who has a mentor?
How have they helped you?
Who does not have a mentor? Why?
Why is it important to stay in contact with the people you meet in the AF?
How can it help you after your life in the military?
