Successful Networking

3

Networking groups

Eighty per cent of success is just turning up.

Woody Allen

Whether you are learning about networking or are an experienced hand at it, the advice in this chapter relates to the various kinds of networking groups that operate. If you are looking for advice on how to network on line, the next chapter deals specifically with networking in the virtual community, while this chapter is about face-to-face networking.

Key point
Networking is essential for building internal and external contacts. Inside the organization it fosters relationships with superiors, staff and peers, and outside with customers, suppliers and competitors.

In brief, internal networking is something the HR department or personnel office need ...