Ashley Owens

Networking is such a personal activity—it is not a one-size-fits-all practice. It’s easy to get bogged down in the details and miss out on the foundation of how to build and retain an effective network. At the end of the day, no one cares what you do as much as whether you know and like them and whether you can be trusted. In an industry built on the power of connecting face-to-face, establishing and growing meaningful relationships is undeniably critical to long-term success. During the current pandemic, networking has shifted from onsite to fully online. In this presentation, networking concierge Ashley Owens shares ways to nurture your current business relationships to create your own tactical, individualized approach.

Making Successful Connections Beyond Department Boundaries Creating Connections by Asking Your Leaders Know Yourself & Know Your Audience Tactical Tips and Practical Takeaways

Networking is such a personal activity, it is not a one size fits all practice. Most people get bogged down in the details and miss out on the foundation of how to build and retain an effective network. Nurturing a network is like finding your community of weirdos with whom you develop friendships. Where are they? How do you maintain interest and most importantly, how can you champion them? Reality of Networking Steps To Get Started Know Yourself Knowing Your Audience – DMBC’S Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan Building Your Champions Tools and Resources