By Gordon Glenister Networking events create powerful opportunities for career advancement, knowledge exchange, and meaningful connections. Yet, many professionals attend these events without a clear strategy, leading to missed opportunities. Approaching networking events with a structured plan ensures you gain…
By Gordon Glenister Attending corporate networking events can lead to career advancement, valuable partnerships, and industry insights. However, success in corporate networking events depends on more than just showing up. Preparation, strategy, and a proactive mindset are essential. With the…
By Gordon Glenister Effective business networking goes beyond collecting business cards or making brief introductions at corporate events. Networking done right requires deliberate work to develop authentic relationships that produce valuable professional openings. The fast-paced digital age demands the creation of…
By Gordon Glenister For membership organisations, few tools are as effective, or as underutilised, as networking events. Done well, they do more than fill a calendar. They deepen engagement, strengthen professional ties, and reinforce the sense of value members get…
By Gordon Glenister It’s tempting to think of corporate events as primarily about networking. The phrase alone conjures up images of name badges, lukewarm coffee, and polite small talk. And while the opportunity to meet people face to face certainly…
By Gordon Glennister For many professionals, the idea of business networking can stir a mixture of anticipation and unease. We picture crowded rooms, hurried introductions, name badges, and balancing a drink in one hand while trying to make meaningful conversation…
By Gordon Glenister Corporate networking events have a certain reputation. For some, they’re an energising chance to meet new people, spark fresh ideas, and explore potential collaborations. For others, they feel more like a box to tick, something obligatory, perhaps…
By Gordon Glenister Business events have long been a key feature of association life. From annual conferences to smaller regional meetups, they offer invaluable opportunities to connect, share ideas, and reinforce organisational values. But in recent years, expectations have shifted.…
By Gordon Glenister Trade associations are often the quiet force behind industry progress. While their work may not always make headlines, their influence is felt across every level of sector development, from advocacy and regulation to professional development and market…
By Jessica Frostick Last October, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 came into force, meaning all employers are required to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. This legislation is a big…
