How to Productively Network During the Holidays

March 30th, 2008

Don’t book multiple functions in one day - don’t make the mistake of rushing from one networking event to the next. Be fully present while you are at an event and enjoy the conversations and the connections you make. Many people try to fit in multiple events this time of year and don’t do justice to any of them. Choose wisely.

Book 1 hour to review your involvement in Networks - it is easy to join multiple networks but not be involved in any of them. Take one hour to assess every network you belong to, determine which networks you want to remain involved in for next year and decide which networks have not been valuable for you this past year. By conducting this activity before the end of the year, you can start 2007 afresh. This will help you make quick decisions about which invitations to accept and decline. Use these questions to help you:

1. What can I contribute to this network?

2. What is the investment I need to make?

3. What is the R.O.N?

Pro-NetworkingTM R.O.N is a way of calculating ‘Return on Networking’ - I use this proprietary formula to determine if the network is worth my time, attention, energy and money.

Set up your appointments for next year - now is a great time to schedule your January through March appointments, don’t overlook this time for planning your next year. Conduct annual reviews with clients; meet prospective leads and book time with your staff to help them set their goals for 2007.

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