Nurture Your Network... Without Creating A Second Job
In our last blog we talked about how to nurture your network without being annoying. That it's a matter of being valuable and visible.
This kind of value-based nurturing can feel overwhelming it you feel like you have to keep a dossier on the hundreds of people in your network, so were providing some ideas on how to make this a bit more manageable.
Fit these ideas into your way of working. If you like spreadsheets, great, if you have a CRM where you can tag and create task, wonderful, if you want to use the Notes App on your phone, fantastic! You do you, just do it.
#1 Identify Your
Top 20ish
Think about your goals for the quarter, year, next 3 years... Identify who in your network could help you work toward and achieve those goals and how you can bring each other value.
#2 Create A
Simple System
Keep it simple.
Name
Last touchpoint/value provided
Brief Notes
Next Idea
Example: You come across an article that reminds you of someone, but you just reached out last week. Drop it in your system as a future touchpoint.
You’re not tracking to manage people.You’re tracking so you don’t forget to be thoughtful.
#3 Have A
Nurture Folder
Save articles, podcasts, posts, and videos in a "Nurture" folder/location.
Think about it, you can likely use items from your "repository" for multiple people in your network and as new people get added to your nurture list.
Keep adding, keep it fresh
Put It Into Networking Practice
Block out time on your calendar to execute.
Want some ideas on how to Network (& Nurture) Behind the Screen. Come join us for our 90-Minute Virtual Skll Lab on Sept. 30th.
See You On the Practice Field,
Alyce, Keith, and Renee ~ The Articulated Intelligence Team
Articulated Intelligence develops practiced professionals who deliver results. Through practice-driven labs, facilitations, and keynotes, we develop professionals who communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and turn time spent networking, meeting, and presenting into measurable return.
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