Many of us have been to literally hundreds of networking events over the years. The question I always ask myself is, was it time well spent? With the value we place on time these days, wasting it is far from acceptable. For this reason optimizing any events potential to benefit my business has become a priority. I’m not saying I don’t enjoy socializing, but business is business and if it’s a networking event that’s what it should be. In my search to find the best way to us my networking time most effectively my search produced an amazing resource.
Donna Messer of ConnectUs Canada has taken the best networking to the next level. In the “Art of Effective Networking™” Donna used the MiNet™a speed networking template, where you will meet and interact with everyone in a room instead just a few individuals.
Having the opportunity to attend one of these events truly opened my eyes as to the benefits of maximizing your networking time. I met more interesting people and connected with more potential professional contacts at this event then any other event I can remember. I thoroughly enjoyed Donnas’ slant on networking and the effectiveness of her message. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to attend one of her events, you will not be disappointed. Better yet if you have a sales team, get her into your office to show you team how to network some profits.
