THE NEXT NORMAL
I've heard 'new normal' a lot, but today I heard someone say 'next normal' and I like this, because nothing is forever.
We piloted the Podium Networking Club this week and the concept is this:
Zoom, with cameras and mics on. A small group of strangers, slightly structured brainstorming and a lot of laughter.
The feedback has been very positive and we all enjoyed the experience of meeting new like-minded people in a work context. I know everyone hates the word networking, but if you break it down, you are increasing the size of your 'work' 'net' and the key to this is being generous with your contacts. The event pictured above was a Podium.me training day held at Reuters in 2018. This could feel like ancient history now, but we are in the next normal and there are creative ideas out there for connecting with new work contacts that can be even more fun and easier than working your way round the room at a conference.
Another bonus is the way you can read people's names at the bottom of their screen without having to peer at a small font name badge :)
(To register for our next Podium Networking Club event please send me a message)
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