Networking event trial scorecard
Is business networking worth the time and cost?
Networking is easy to judge on feel and hard to judge on evidence. Set your objective before you attend, score the fit of the event, then log what actually happened over three months so the decision to continue or stop is based on results.
Purpose: Test networking for three months using evidence, including the value of your time, before committing to a longer membership or programme.
- Most useful for:
- Anyone weighing up a networking group, membership or regular event.
- Time required:
- 10 minutes to set up, then a few minutes after each event
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Before attending
Event fit score
Score 1 for poor fit and 5 for excellent fit.
| Criterion | Score 1 to 5 | Evidence | Improve or stop? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relevant people attend | |||
| Format suits how I build trust | |||
| Cost is proportionate | |||
| Time is proportionate | |||
| Useful learning or intelligence | |||
| Introductions and follow-up occur |
Track results across three months
Add a row after each event you attend.
| Date | People met | Follow-ups | Introductions | Opportunities | Revenue £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Decision after three months
Tick the option that matches the evidence above.
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