Lee is with Trish Wilson - Continuous improvement specialist and professional Network Catalyst from New Zealand who has successfully built international networks over the last 6 years.

As a curator of networking Trish knows how to develop the right culture and the importance of learning from each other in smart inspirational conversations where an initial spark can take a conversation on an unexpected journey that provides everyone involved with something special.

This is a great conversation with Lee and Trish exploring the key elements of networking and explaining why being with others to learn and share is so inspirational and a vital part of continuous improvement for everyone.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

If everyone was able to talk to each other everything would be so much better.
The network is an ecosystem there are those who are really involved and those who only dip in occasionally.
Why network? – It’s all about being around people sharing ideas, not being alone, inspiring others and learning something new. It’s about people who are doing sharing with others who are doing. To get into networking you need to be curious. You ask a question and then you are curious about the answer so you can ask another question.
Don’t write anything or anyone off at the beginning you never know where something amazing is going to come from – you have to be an explorer.
People are amazing but there are a huge variety of wants and needs across any group and its about being able to have a smart conversation where everyone comes in on the same level. Being able to successfully curate is about developing the right culture
When you put like-minded people together they are all able to bring something that benefits others.
It’s a journey an exploration and people resonate with different networks, you have to find out who you are, how you are.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Often the conversation goes off in all sorts of different inspirational ways’

‘You have to be a bit of a giver to network successfully’

‘It’s a pivotable role to make the acceleration happen and the connections stick’

‘It’s about sparking the initial conversation’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Business Problems Solved Podcast

CICE website

Trish Wilson LinkedIn

ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

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