What can you ask a network that works?
Once your address book is rebuilt (who moved, where you know them from, how close you were, who can reintroduce you), every project starts with a question. Here are twelve, with the answer and an extract of what comes back.
Events
Who to invite to a luxury product launch
“Who should I invite to my product launch, and who can make it happen?”
Read the answerWho to invite to a charity auction or gala
“Who in my network should I invite to a charity auction, and why each of them?”
Read the answerHow to build a conference programme from your own network
“How do I find speakers and panellists for a conference in my own network?”
Read the answer
Deals and boards
Warm introductions to investors from your own network
“Who in my network can introduce me to the investors I want to meet?”
Read the answerBuild a buyer or partner list from your network
“Who in my network could buy my company, partner with me or open a door to acquirers?”
Read the answerFind independent board members in your own network
“Who in my network could join my board as an independent director?”
Read the answer
Career moments
Growth
Enter a new country through people you already know
“Who in my network can help me enter a new country or market?”
Read the answerWhich dormant relationships are worth reviving?
“Which of my old contacts are worth getting back in touch with?”
Read the answerVet a senior hire through people who worked with them
“Who in my network worked with the senior candidate I’m about to hire?”
Read the answerFind partners for a sustainability initiative in your network
“Who in my network is genuinely committed to sustainability, and could partner with me?”
Read the answer
Your own question isn’t here? It probably works too.