In the study of complex networks, a network is said to have community structure if the nodes of the network can be easily grouped into (potentially overlapping) sets of nodes such that each set of nodes is densely connected internally. In the particular case of non-overlapping community finding, this implies that the network divides naturally into groups of nodes with dense connections internally and sparser connections between groups. But overlapping communities are also allowed. The more general definition is based on the principle that pairs of nodes are more likely to be connected if they are both members of the same community, and less likely to be connected if they do not share communities.
To have a relationship with anyone, you must know them. You have to know they exist, who they are and what they are about.
The key to forging an alliance is to find common ground. My favorite topic to talk about: ideas. Hit me up with your big idea and we will instantly be allied.
Trust is the foundation of commerce. Every form of exchange needs to have a component of trust. Trust is essentially, you need to have trust to be in the game.
Business networking is leveraging your business and personal connections to bring you a regular supply of new business. The concept sounds simple! Think about it. But, how many
people do you know? How many of these people truly understand what you do? How many of these people can really help you? And how many of those contacts have actually turned into
business?
Business networking is much more than showing up at networking functions, shaking a lot of hands and collecting a bunch of cards. Because it involves relationship building, it can be a deceptively complex process. Effective use of time, money and energy. For business growth networking must be strategic and focused and not everyone can help move your business forward. Networking means to be proactive, make a plan, focus and be consistent.
I know that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how I can help others.
Become known as a powerful resource for others. I am known as a strong resource, people remember to turn for suggestions, ideas, names of other people, etc.
I have a clear understanding of what I do and why, for whom, and what makes me doing it special or different from others doing the same thing.