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he words 'networking' and
'virtual' have never really gone
together, until 2020. Networking
typically evokes thoughts of an
in-person meeting, with each
person listening, learning and sharing insights and
experiences within their common industry. The in-
person format was always critical to this experience
being a valuable use of our time. Or, so we thought.
Most of us are still working virtually, which
means everything else related to our working lives
is also now in virtual form, which was forced upon
us only a short nine months ago.
The impact this has on the networking piece
of our working lives is significant. This article
will provide you with insights on what virtual
networking looks like, how to appropriately and
effectively embark on nurturing and engaging
with your network solely on a virtual platform, and
some common missteps to avoid.
What does virtual networking
look like?
H OW D I D YO U N ET WO RK PRE- COVI D?
Everyone has their own comfort level around how
and when they network. Think about how you
Networking In Our
Virtual World
by Kate Harry Shipham
