Quick Tip: Be Patient

Although life appears to be opening up again and “getting back to normal” with some people who have been working from home or who have been on furlough getting back into the office. However, everyone’s individual situation remains different and potentially, difficult. So it is important to remain patient as people continue to navigate changes in their routine, their jobs and lives and as people begin to take some much needed holiday to avoid getting burnt out.

Networking is often the last thing on people’s minds and while some people are happy to have a casual chat or catch up, attend a webinar or read an article – it will be a while before networking is high on the agenda and we are back to where we were.

Networkers should go in with modest expectations that someone will get back to them in a week or less. Two weeks turn around seems to be the norm at the moment. This also sets you up for a pleasant surprise if someone does happen to get back to you quickly.