Sunday, October 28, 2018

Network Without Networking


Recently I taught a networking class. I asked the question “Where can you network that really isn’t a networking group or event”? The class was confused by my question. The answer is anywhere and everywhere!

At networking events, people are sometimes hesitant to talk to others. If you are in a more casual setting, a conversation is easier to start, and you can gather more information. If the person already knows you or sees you frequently, you are half way there to having a great networking connection.

I could tell my class was still skeptical, so I asked them to brainstorm some ideas. The list was so long I was running out of white board space to list all the ideas.

I always suggest joining groups with likeminded people, it’s easier to forge a relationship without the stress of “networking”. Do you like to read? Join a book club and meet people while discussing the book. Enjoy golf? Join a new golf league and just watch all the new people you meet. Do you belong to an organization, play bingo, attend a child’s sporting event? The possibilities are endless!

Try unconventional networking. Chances are there will be people you see on a regular basis that may want to get to know you better as well. 

 
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