Phil Agre's "Networking on the network"
This piece by Phil Agre was originally designed as advice for graduate students, but it's remarkably relevant for anyone who has had any of their time absorbed by the internets. Must reading. Networking on the Network:
Here, then, are some of the fundamentals of professional networking.
They will sound cumbersome and abstract. You will be able to skip
some of the steps as you get established in your field,
but if you are starting from zero then the process really is quite complicated.
1) Know your goals. 2) Identify relevant people. 3) Court these people
individually. 4) Meet these people face-to-face at a professional meeting.
5) Exchange drafts. 6) Follow up. Lets look at each in turn.
More from Phil Agre (via delicious).
So how can one use these tips to achieve the goals of an organization rather than an individual? How can the system be lubricated?
Posted by: Prentiss Riddle | January 06, 2009 at 12:08 AM