This unit is about developing your personal networks to support both your current and future work. 
 
Your personal networks may include people in your own organisation, people you meet from other organisations and people you are in contact with over the phone or the Internet. 
 
Developing personal networks is based on the principles of reciprocity (exchanging things with others for mutual benefit) and confidentiality. People only want to network if there are mutual benefits from exchanging information and other resources. There must also be clearly agreed boundaries of confidentiality – certain information and resources may not be exchanged because they are confidential.