Architects Galore
Often, when I ask, architects tell me that they, as a group, are not very good at networking. Having been a grateful guests at many architects dos I have to say I agree. Architects are, in general, great party-people, but not that good at mingling outside their group of known associates.
Here is a first step for architects into networking: share! Given that the parties organised by architects are often very beautiful in terms of the surroundings, the bites and the music, it could be very easy to make just this one small step in order to increase your network. Next to your colleagues and friends, also invite contacts that will not have gone to many architects’ parties. Make your out-of-the-box guests feel really special when they arrive and make sure to introduce them to your friends and colleagues throughout the evening. You will make your guest happy and the guest will make you happy. After all, a genuinely appreciative guest is great to have around. Also, make sure to invite them again!
By sharing that special thing architects have, access to beautiful places and an eye for design and glamour, (admittedly the latter might just be my thing), you make it so much easier for the non-architect to think of you next time he needs advise, or better still, next time he needs an architect.
