How can you use professional associations to expand your innovation network?

Participar de associa??es e grupos ajuda a ampliar sua perspectiva da realidade. Este é o primeiro nível de colabora??o. Pertencer a um grupo e atuar nele é o segundo nível de participa??o que exige comunh?o de propósitos e vontade de doar tempo e compartilhar conhecimento. Liderar é o terceiro nível e exige uma dedica??o muito maior e habilidades muito específicas que nem todos têm. Mas seja qual for sua habilidade n?o deixe de participar:)

Your contributions will be voluntary and to make a name for yourself you have to be ACTIVE and STAY ACTIVE - and these are your Peers So it’s not easy to standout amongst your professional peers without innate talent skills patience and perseverance - in return navigating a professional association is as complicated as a corporation or government entity - the skills you acquire in the process of becoming leading voice in a professional organization will serve you in all arenas - work social family

Effectively leveraging professional associations to broaden your innovation network begins with strategic selection. Tailor your choice to align with your unique needs, goals, and preferences. Explore a variety of associations. Engage in thorough online research, seek recommendations from peers, and attend events as a guest to gauge the association's atmosphere. Evaluate key aspects such as mission, vision, values, membership criteria, fees, benefits, activities, and reputation. Opt for associations that not only resonate with your innovation objectives but also provide substantial value, ensuring a mutually beneficial investment of your time and resources.

professional associations of relevant area helps to understand latest developments, exchanging ideas and sharing thoughts globally .

First of all it is very important to understand we are entering by this year into a new world marked by "extreme alturism". At this much scale of technological and capital transformation, those who compete will lose and those who want to help without any immediate benefit, connect, serve and produce will win. That's why giants are very happy to include you in your network with big support to take lead positions in this new era.

Expanding your innovation network through professional associations is about more than joining; it's about active participation and contribution. Engage in events and initiatives, share your expertise, and connect with diverse members. This proactive approach not only enriches your experience but also positions you as a key player in the innovation community.

To get the most out of participating networking events of associations it requires preparation and follow up work. Check who will participate by screening company names, people you already know, interesting roles of your customer or supplier. With that you can start thinking about what to talk about. Potentially prepare small pitches of the product or technology you want to discuss. During the event it is crucial to find a good opportunity to have a good chat with people you want to reach. It helps to sense people's behaviour. After the event, follow up work is essential to underline your interest. In summary, plan more time for an event than just the event.

First rule of effective networking is to "give" and with a very alturistic mindset, which may come in many different forms : finanicial support, development, sometimes serving as an intermediate between your connections, advocacy etc. But if you do not serve your network do not expect any progress.

It is exactly just the right moment to switch into a "vision & mission" mindset if you are not in it. This era of extreme transformation will eliminate those with very narrow visions focused on small profits and propel those who want to contribute to the ecosystem even with very infinitesmal supports.

Learning is always a two way traffic. No matter whether you feel your contribution is insignificant or generic in specific skillset and innovation, you need to share your experience, learning and challenges during the networking. This helps creating mutual respect and your network will start recognising your contribution in forums

Leadership roles are an important door opener to more opportunities - Engaging with the IEEE with 3i, the IEEE Internet Initiative where I served as Vice Chair of Internet Inclusion - that led to an invitation to be on the World Economic Forum Internet for All Steering Committee, then founding the IEEE Standards Association Social Impact Measurement Industry Connections committee, then joining the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) as the Standards Association Liaison, then Assessment Committee Chair for HAC. As founding chair of the IEEE Sustainability Technical committee in the Society for the Social Implications for Technology, I'm author for the IEEE Positive Planet Guiding Principles Publication. One thing leads to another.