• Networking Tips

      Listen more than you speak

      Ask genuinely interested questions

      Seek common ground

      Learn something new and interesting

      Follow up and connect

      Got any more? Share below…..

      Kate Lawson and Rob Fryer
      4 Comments
      • Set some simple goals to determine how successful the event was for you.

        Some I use are based around your points above Emma:

        Did I learn something new and interesting.

        Did I book at least 3 121 meetings with people from follow ups.

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      • I was always encouraged to know that everyone at the human level is equal. Be human, not transactional and robotic.

        Don’t just extract value from a conversation — contribute to them.

        Be open to paying it forward by offering insight, support, or connections.


        This has worked for me. I hope!

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        • @sl007 definitely – remember to give as well as take! My least favourite thing is when I see people walk away from a potential conversation because they cant immediately see the value in knowing that person