Welcome back to the We Do Grotto! While Paddyâs mince pie marathon continues (Aldi still in the lead for now), today weâre tackling a hot topic: Christmas networking.
Is it all just mulled wine and mince pies, or could it actually be worth your time? Hereâs what we think:
- In-person trumps virtual. After years of Teams calls, nothing beats being in a room with real people. If you can go, make the effort.
- Be selective. Think about where you are in your career and choose events that align with your goals â donât waste time at gatherings that wonât help you grow.
- Push yourself. Networking isnât always easy (especially for the self-proclaimed grumpy ones among us), but meeting just one key person could make all the difference.
The takeaway? If itâs worth doing, push yourself to go â but if itâs not aligned with your goals, itâs OK to sit this one out. Just donât let mince pies and mulled wine be the only thing on your December calendar.
