Internal networking in business

- You may have heard it said, … your network is your net worth. … That's because the more relationships you have … in the organization, … the more opportunities, projects, … and positions you'll gain access to. … Many people get a bad taste in their mouths … when they hear the word networking. … I'll take the pain out of that word … so that you can feel confident building relationships … inside and outside of the organization. … To begin, … attend internal networking events. … It's one of the best ways to run into executives … and coworkers from different parts of the company. … Any event, luncheon or training, … that brings diverse groups of people together counts. … Simply tell the first person you make eye contact with, … "Hi there, … "how's your day going?" … Then follow up by asking them what they're working on. … If you can get people talking about the projects they love, … you'll make an instant connection. … Next, explore community events. … This may sound counterintuitive … since we're talking about internal networking, …