How do you maintain your network after a successful project?

1 Send a thank-you note

A simple but effective way to show your appreciation and gratitude is to send a personalized thank-you note to each person who contributed to the project. Express your satisfaction with the outcome, highlight their specific role and value, and mention something you learned from them or enjoyed working with them on. A thank-you note can be an email, a card, a video message, or even a small gift, depending on the context and culture of your network. The key is to make it sincere, timely, and relevant.

3 Share your results

If you have permission and data to do so, share the results of your project with your network. This can help you showcase your achievements, celebrate your successes, and provide value to your contacts. You can share your results through a blog post, a case study, a testimonial, a portfolio, or a social media post. Make sure to acknowledge the contributions of your team members, clients, and stakeholders, and highlight the impact and benefits of your project. Sharing your results can also help you attract new leads, clients, and collaborators.

4 Stay in touch

Don't let your network go cold after a project. Stay in touch with your contacts by following up regularly, offering support, providing updates, and sharing relevant information. You can use various channels, such as email, phone, social media, or online platforms, to communicate with your network. The frequency and content of your follow-ups will depend on the nature and goals of your relationship, but aim to be helpful, respectful, and genuine. Don't just reach out when you need something, but also when you have something to offer or share.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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