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Networking Tips for Women in Business PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT When networking, there’s nothing wrong with creating a quick introduction, one that explains you in the context of a network setting. Taking the time to establish an angle beforehand – and practice it – will ensure that no vital details are left out.
ASK QUESTIONS Asking questions is an excellent way of forming a natural rapport. It’s also something that women, in particular, tend to excel in. Asking questions allows for an easy learning process while also generating room to grow comfortable with one another. Better yet, it shows your willingness to connect.
BUILD AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS Networking is about building, maintaining, leveraging, and altering relationships. It can be done in small doses like daily tasks such as signing up to work on new projects. Over time, these daily interactions can turn into something meaningful.
KEEP THE BALL ROLLING While it’s tempting to look at networking as a task that can be picked up and set aside at will, that isn’t entirely accurate. Networking requires maintenance. The human element within doesn’t allow for neglect. Once a networking strategy has been established, it’s essential to keep it going. Maintain the relationships that have formed while continuing to work on new ones. This will allow for steady growth in your network.
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