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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Business Cards. A pile of business cards is simply clutter.

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Are you a networked PA?

Practically Perfect PA

The word networking can strike fear, horror and / or joy into the best of us. Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. External networking will broaden the playing fields.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Where you work.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Where you work.

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Keys to Effective Networking

Office Dynamics

I’ve been involved in Toastmasters for over 20 years and I believe, beyond a doubt, it has been one of my greatest resources for personal and professional success. Here, for your “gain” is the GAINS model in all of its simple brilliance: G-Goals —Find out about your acquaintance’s goals—personal and professional. What’s on it?

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Keys to Effective Networking

Office Dynamics

I’ve been involved in Toastmasters for over 20 years and I believe, beyond a doubt, it has been one of my greatest resources for personal and professional success. Here, for your “gain” is the GAINS model in all of its simple brilliance: G-Goals —Find out about your acquaintance’s goals—personal and professional. What’s on it?

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

“Succeeding in business is all about making connections. Business is all about personal contact. No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations.