As networkers, we often deliberate between face to face networking, and the networking that can be done on line. Some of you plump for face to face and don’t understand the benefits of online networking. While others are glued to the number of connections that can be made and accessed in your online networking circles. Often we spend time wondering which is best.
The simple answer is that both types of networking fits into the jigsaw that is our network puzzle. Face to face builds trust a lot quicker than online networking. This is countered by the volume of connections you can influence with offers and requests online.
So where do I spend my time? The ROI or return on investment needs to be measured as both are not free. The time you spend face to face networking is easy to qualify. How long do you spend getting to the venue, the length of the meeting and the return home and any time you spend preparing. But are you getting the most from your networking?
On line it’s different because you just do it. Or do you? In truth you spend a lot of time at your PC on the move using your smart phone on twitter and that time needs to be accounted for.
Here are a couple of videos that may help you do things smarter
and on Networking face to face:
Helping Real People do Real Business Through Real Networking
©Paul Johnstone
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