Why some networking events may not be right for you

I've been to two networking events this week that have got me thinking. I constantly stress the importance of understanding why you are going to networking events if you want to make the most from them. That awareness can direct your planning, your behaviour at the event and your follow up and lead to much stronger results.



What I rarely talk about, however, is the understanding of why other people are there and respecting that. If your reason for attending doesn't match other people's i...