Episode #71: Networking Online Now

In #InVinoFab episode no. 71, Patrice and Laura talk about what it means to network during a pandemic. How can we build meaningful relationships during these COVID-19 times? How are you connecting and growing  your professional network virtually right now? This episode reflects on how we’ve been networking online from August to November in a pandemic:Event: Building Meaningful Relationships for Your Career hosted by WEST#TBT to @InVinoFab Ep. #12: France Baril - a Digital Nomad & Documentation ArchitectBig Friendship by Aminatou Sow & Ann FriedmanCall Your Girlfriend podcasts & hosts by Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman Donut App (in Slack)EdSurge Loop Higher Ed Women Community in Might Networks: Gather created by Karen Costa25 Years of Ed Tech: The Serialized Audio Version - “Between the Chapters” book club; Follow @YearsEd on Twitter & Read Martin Weller’s Book: 25 Years of Ed TechHow to Write a Journal Article in 12 Weeks by Wendy Laura Belcher#AcWriMo & #NaWriMoHigher Ed Coaching Training via Katie LinderCoaching Through It podcast hosted by Julie Larsen & LauraOur #ProTips for Networking Online: Follow up when you meet someone online: send a thank you note & set an appointmentSchedule social meetings online: coffee, lunch, or wine?Events around an issue, topic, or bookListen and ask questions -- learn about other people's stories and experiencesIcebreakers for those break out rooms -- get to know one another first!Include prompts and/or questions for coffee chats/shuffles/meetups onlineReview the participants who might be attending a virtual conference -- schedule time to meet & chat with themFind a new space and place to dedicate the time for virtual conferences - be present without the daily distractions, e.g. email, mobile, etc.Reconnecting with current networks, peers, and friendsHow are you continuing to expand and grow your network when we are working remotely? How will you join new communities or professional groups online?----In Vino Fabulum! In Wine, Story!Subscribe to #InVinoFab podcast on Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you catch your pods. Follow us on Twitter @InVinoFab or IG: @invinofab  Email us to be a guest or share a topic suggestion? [email protected] Connect with your co-hosts (she/her) on Twitter: @laurapasquini & @profpatrice