Networking: What is it? At its simplest, it is increasing the number of people you know and the number of people who know you.

Effective networking does require a willingness to give, often before we receive. I often think of it in terms of, if you were to contact someone, reach out to them, leave them a message, how likely are they to get back to you? That is one measure of the quality of your network.

So how can you build up a network that is rich and diverse, and is happy to support you?