Lesson 2: 24/7 Advocacy
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Workshop Scenario
As you complete this onboarding course, please think of yourself in the following scenario.
After learning more about 24/7’s vision, as your instructor shares their screen, you notice a whiteboard screen that says "24/7 network," in the middle. You begin to feel curious about what it means to be a member of this network.
The instructor then asks everyone to brainstorm opportunities and responsibilities that come with being a member of the 24/7 network. They assign you to a breakout session with 3 others. At first, you feel a bit nervous about participating in a brainstorming session with new people, but as you and your peers start to come up with ideas, you realize how comfortable you've become expressing your thoughts.
You begin to learn about the many opportunities available to grow and learn from others in the network. As you listen to the ideas of others and contribute your own, you start to feel motivated to connect with other members of the network and start contributing to the community.
As the breakout session comes to a close, your instructor brings everyone back to the main room. She assigns everyone a task to formally introduce themselves and connect with members of the 24/7 network. You feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as you look forward to reaching out to your fellow members and becoming an active participant in the 24/7 community.
Your next step is to formally introduce yourself and connect with fellow 24/7 Teach members in the network.
Your objective for today is to summarize 24/7 Teach’s network opportunities and responsibilities as a member, and complete various social media tasks.
2.1 Welcome to the 24/7 Network
Congratulations! You are now a lifelong member of the 24/7 Professional Network and mentorship community.
As part of the 24/7 Network, there are countless opportunities for professional networking and growth.
24/7 Teach is performance-driven, values creators, and helps people graduate with a professional and network that allows them to be more successful, marketable, and hireable.
2.2 Advocacy
We believe it is important to promote the company's values, take responsibility for our actions, and produce high-quality work. Advocating for the company and its achievements is crucial to 24/7 Teach’s success.
Here at 24/7 Teach, everyone is a Brand Ambassador and has the potential to advocate for our services and our mission. It is crucial to publicly support and recommend the company's mission and services. In order to be successful, it’s important to first understand the impacts of being an 24/7 advocate.
2.3 Responsibilities
Responsibility is another critical aspect of being a member of 24/7 Teach. You will be responsible for advocating and celebrating you and your fellow teammates’ accomplishments via various social media platforms. Take our Instructional Design Superstar, Sarah Abraham, for example.
Sarah reflected on the invaluable experience she gained during a superstar development session.Her one LinkedIn post has since then achieved more than 37,597 views from professionals from multiple fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and many others.
Advocacy Responsibility: As a 24/7 Teach Superstar, you are required to post to social media a minimum of 2 times per week.
Post 1: Posting to promote your work on your current assignment to ask for feedback and to encourage discussion
Post 2: Sharing and commenting on a 24/7 Team member post
“This story is a reminder that our work could potentially be viewed by a global audience, including industry professionals and potential employers, making quality and attention to detail vital.”
2.4 New York Times Rule of Assignments
Here at 24/7 Teach, we like to use the New York Times rule as a company-wide mentality.
Try to think of all of your future work and social media posts created during your time as a 24/7 member. Now imagine you were told that all of your work was going to be placed on the front page of the New York Times newspaper or website. Would you be proud of your work? Perhaps apprehensive?
Whether you are working on projects or sharing your successes as a 24/7 team member, remember to always put your best work forward and that it reflects the Superstar you truly are! After all, you just never know who or where your work may end up.
Learning Checkpoint:
Please answer the following question using the learning checkpoint button below.
How can you effectively apply the "New York Times Rule of Assignments" to all aspects of your work at 24/7 Teach?
2.5 Be a 24/7 Superstar: Creating Value for Yourself and Others
By promoting your learning experiences, as well as the accomplishments of your fellow team members, you'll shine as a true 24/7 Superstar. Let’s explore the power of being an advocate and creating value for yourself and your teammates through social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Posting regularly on social media platforms can make a significant impact on your professional journey. Superstars who actively engage tend to get more exposure and are often the ones who get hired the quickest. By building your digital professional profile, you can create more exposure for your work and attract potential opportunities. Let's discover how this can benefit you and others.
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As a 24/7 Superstar, you have a responsibility to promote yourself and your teammates. To fulfill this role, we ask that you engage with the community at least once a week on LinkedIn or Twitter. By showcasing your work and promoting a fellow team member's achievements, you'll foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Together, we'll elevate each other to new heights!
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By actively promoting yourself and others, you'll generate tremendous value within our 24/7 Teach community. Here are some examples of how you can achieve this:
1️⃣ Self-Promoting Posts: Share your 24/7 Teach journey, highlight the projects you've worked on, and discuss the impact you've made. By showcasing your expertise and experience, you enhance your online presence and create value for yourself.
2️⃣ Selfless Posts: Celebrate the accomplishments of your teammates! Share an insightful 24/7 Teach article, interact with a teammate's post by offering your thoughts and support, or even create a blog post highlighting the outstanding work of others. By promoting their achievements, you contribute to their success and create value for your teammates.
Remember, the goal is to post one self-promoting and one selfless post every week to maintain balance and maximize the benefits of social media engagement. Let's create a positive ripple effect together!
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Through the power of social media, we have an incredible opportunity to amplify our impact and foster meaningful connections. By being an advocate, both for yourself and your teammates, you'll unlock doors to new opportunities and collaborations. Embrace your role as a 24/7 Superstar, promote your work, and create value that resonates far beyond our community.
Now, go out there and make a difference, Superstars! You have the power to shine brightly and inspire others with your dedication and achievements. Stay tuned for more valuable insights as we continue your onboarding journey with 24/7 Teach. Here's to learning, creating, and changing the world.
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2.6 Social Media Tasks Needed for Completion
We believe that social media is a powerful tool that can help us connect, collaborate, and celebrate our successes together. As part of our onboarding process, we ask that you complete a few social media tasks to help us build a stronger community and stay connected.
To help you expand your network and connect with other like-minded professionals, we ask that you connect with the following pages and people. Once each task is completed, update your social media checklist found below.
Self-Promotion Scenario
Click the button below to complete a scenario to test your decision-making skills.
Discussion Question:
Please answer the following questions in the comment section below and interact with learners from around the world.
As a Brand Ambassador for 24/7 Teach, what are some ways you can publicly support and advocate for the company's mission and services, while also maintaining a professional and respectful image?
Please read and reply to other learners’ answers in the forum by stating if you agree or disagree with their answers and why. Your replies should offer new substantiated ideas or thoughtful questions.
or try a prompt below!
