NETWORKING 117. Network with Speed Set up a Speed Networking event. It’s the same as speed 1 dating, but with the intent of networking instead . All you need is 30 minutes, an open space, and people: 1. Ring a bell. Everyone then has 5 minutes to talk to someone they’ve never met, learn about what they do, and share a little bit about themselves. 2. After 5 minutes, ring the bell again. People find someone else they’ve never met and start sharing. 3. Lather, rinse, repeat. Tip: Encourage people to exchange business cards. Tell them to write down one thing they learned about the person who gave it to them. For fun questions to share, see #110. 1 Though you’ll generally want to avoid going in for a kiss when networking. 71