| |
|
| |
Oct 04, 2005 11:27 pm |
|
re: re: re: re: re: What is the REAL Problem with Business Mixers? |
Martyn Rees
| |
The term ‘business mixers’ is new to me in the UK and currently, Australia – however the concept is tried and tested in many different guises. In a large business catchment area, especially around a city, I have found monthly ‘breakfast meetings’, for up to 50 people beneficial. Arranged by the local Chamber of Commerce they are well attended and not aggressively pushing business introduction. Having breakfast makes it more informal and does not intrude significantly into the working day. At each session three people are given a ten minute time to talk about their business. However part of our business is in a more remote area of North Wales in UK and business mixers, as you call them, are not of particular interest because everyone knows everyone. So networking is most effective via the social route. So taking up Lynne’s comment, I have found that many of my friends are from an initial meeting during work. I have no trouble mixing with work colleagues socially (which usually includes non work colleagues as well) and find it a much more effective way to network – however I feel it is important to be aware of the boundaries between social and work, and any business networking whilst in the social environment is kept to a minimum. Martyn Private Reply to Martyn Rees (new win) |
|
| |
|