Business Networking Tips in August 2010

Effective 1:1 Meetings

posted on August 30, 2010

I recently spoke to the Austin Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). With just one minute left in the Q&A somebody wisely asked how one can make 1:1 meetings more effective. I quipped that this would really take an additional 20-30 minute speech to effectively cover and moved on to the next question. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

What Is Your Purpose?

posted on August 22, 2010

In a conversation with an attendee of a recent talk I gave they shared with me how much they've struggled with their networking efforts. They confessed that they've not really had any particular focus in their approach. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Happy Hours Suck...and what to do about it

posted on August 16, 2010

Just like we've tried to improve the typical networking event experience through our NetStorming efforts we now have our sights on Happy Hours. Our members have been asking us to start a happy hour series. To be honest I've been reluctant until now because of the negligible networking value most happy hours provide. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Get Involved!

posted on August 6, 2010

Author: Scott Ingram

Networking's Bad Reputation

posted on August 2, 2010

It's possible that I'm writing my thoughts on this topic in the wrong venue as I assume most who read this are looking to become better networkers and do so in a positive and respectful way. Whether that's true or not I hope that my thoughts and the resulting conversation will prove to be helpful. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram