Health. • Part of my career transition was learning how to build a better network. • I will share some of my thoughts and findings, then I’d like to hear from you. (Any questions, comments, tips and tricks).
between two people (that doesn’t look too intimate) and introduce yourself to both of them. They are also there to meet new people. • Noticed someone at an event but didn’t get to talk to them? Start following them on twitter. Next time you see that person, you have a conversation starter: “Oh i follow you on twitter, I saw you said ___. I liked that” • LinkedIn is NOT a dating site. If you want to add someone to your network, add a professional note saying why you want to connect with them.
each other, ask permission from both parties first. • Met someone or saw someone speak years ago that you could use help from now? Reach out! Tell them when, where and why you know them, and ask if they wouldn’t mind giving you a few minutes of their time. • Have an “advisory board” in mind that are people you can lean on for advice and help.
from May 8, 2006 Ashley Milne-Tyte- The Broad Experience; episode 40 Articles: Anthony Gold- Managing Your Advisory Board (Also take any/all of his GDI classes!) Alan Henry- How to Skip the Sleaze and Build a Real Professional Network