Networking is such a key skill that I like to periodically review the techniques I use so I can improve my networking productivity – and I find that the beginning of a year is a good time to do it.
A while back I wrote detailed explanations of
10 Business Networking Tips that can be summarized as:
1. Know Your Objectives
2. Update Your Business Card
3. Join Groups
4.…
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Posted on January 19, 2010 at 1:21pm
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Just perusing the B2B boards which I have not done in awhile. Noticed your question to Rebecca in early Dec. about mastermind groups. I don't know if she responded.
Wanted to give you my thoughts. I have participated or facilitated such groups for last 20 years and have been in groups that have thrived and those that fizzled out.
To answer your question about size, part of depends on format (ie., virtual vs face to face), structure, how long the group meets each time and how frequently. I know many face to face meetings can be as large as 20, especially if they meet for large blocks of time.
Virtual (via phone) are often more frequent and less time each session. I find the ideal # for those is 6-12, ideal around 8/9.
Did that answer your question (or did I confuse you :))?
Warmly,
Denise
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