038: 3 Types of Networks You Need to Succeed

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Digital Enterprise Society is the authority on the transformation to a digital enterprise, impacting all areas of an organization. Tune in for discussions among industry leaders about operations and action needed to drive digitization principles forward for the future of product development and life cycles.</span><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Thom Singer welcomes Sarah Michel, the VP of Professional Connexity for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting.  Sarah has simple and doable advice for taking your networking efforts to the next level at every stage of your career.  Networking will define the level of success you are able to achieve in your career, and while it doesn’t require self promotion or transactional interactions, it does require intentional relationship building efforts.  To learn about the kinds of networks that you need in your career and how to start developing them today, don't miss this episode of the Digital Enterprise Society podcast.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Networking Basics for Beginners</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build digital networks on commonalities such as education and work experience.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Establish long-term relationships before you need to ask anyone for anything.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is never a better time to start building networks than today. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seek opportunities to be a resource for others to increase your exposure to new opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Identify mentors, ask questions, and then listen to and learn from their answers.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Value of Building Relati