Life’s just a game, and business networking can be too. This game has a few simple rules:
Rule One: Each time you interact with a member, record the activity on their line.
Rule Two: Aim to have an entry in each column for every member within the next 12 months.
Rule Three: There is no rule three.
Rule Four: Dedicate at least two hours per week outside of your regular meetings to play the Networking Game. This could involve having a one-on-one meeting or simply reading your fellow members' websites to learn more about them.
Rule Five: There is no set order for adding people to the list. However, you must record some form of networking activity on the game board.
Rule Six: There are no scores for different activities; the reward is becoming a more active networker.
Rule Seven: There is no column on the game board for excuses. This sheet is a snapshot of your networking activity. It’s not just a game; its purpose is to keep you focused on your weekly networking activities and to serve as a visual motivator.
Keep this sheet at the front of your networking folder so it’s the first thing you see when you open it each day.
Module Actions:
Download the game board.
Print it out and start playing today.
