Communicating with your teammates early and often will help your team successfully complete the Team Charter (due at the end of Unit 6) and Team Presentation (due at the of Unit 7).
A few items to note about this space:
Only the posts of your teammates will be visible on this discussion board.
Subscribe to the discussion so you can immediately be notified of new posts (select "Subscribe to Topic" in the upper left corner).
You may have teammates who reached out to you via email and not via the discussion board; please plan to check the email account you have registered with UMGC regularly.
This is an ungraded item and serves simply as a workspace for your team.
Many teams find this a useful place to kick-off communication, but later decide that email, text, or other applications are more convenient. There are no restrictions for where and how teams communicate with each other - what is important is that your team agrees upon one method of communication that is accessible to all participating team members.
Whether you are embarking on a new career or are already well along on your journey, identifying a mentor is a great way to build your professional network. Expanding your professional network provides you more opportunities for professional growth. It is important to understand how your professional connections can enhance your career goals, so take time to carefully identify and select the right individuals prior to making requests for your connections.
Mentorship is vital and often involves an individual who has the ability and desire to foster a relationship with you to provide professional advice and guidance. A great place to start building your network will be with people you currently know. Connect with members of professional organizations within your industry that are related to your personal interests. To attain the next level of success in your career, you must advocate for yourself. You need a team of people to help you along.
In this activity, you will explore ways to build your professional network. University of Maryland Global Campus students have access to a number of student and professional organizations within your chosen industry, which you can explore to learn more about the field. Internships, volunteering, mentorship, and connecting with alumni are just some of the opportunities available to help build your professional network.