Networking is a skill that many people recognize as critically important, but which many find difficult, boring or fear-inducing - or even all three. Yet if you master the techniques that really work, networking can pay dividends. Effective networking means tapping into a team of like-minded business people willing to help each other achieve their goals. If you build, grow and nurture your business networks, you will become known for your expertise and will be better placed to win the new client, business or job when it really matters. You can network successfully in person or online and The Complete Guide to Professional Networking shows you how to use both together for the most powerful results.The techniques and suggested strategies in this book are backed up by video interviews with some of the world's most successful networking experts.
Lessons learnt: - you have to give a damn about ppl . you have got to be interested in what they are trying to achieve and want to help them if you can -it’s not about the skills in the work room , it’s knowing why you are in the room in the first place -the receptionists are the unsung heroes of most businesses -What gets measured gets done - networking is about connecting ppl. the more u connect, the more connections u receive back.