Leveraging your Networks!!!

Ever thought how easy it is to leverage your networks ??? Well not all that easy to start with.
Sample this, best networked people on average are connected to over 100 people on different networks, to name a few linkedin, toosteps, namyz,facebook and many others. Yet beyond establishing contacts, there is little that happens on these groups. Worst only 20 % are actually active.
Are these prophecies of doom for the so called networked world ???
It's time we realize how these networks can be leveraged. I would like to highlight some steps which may help you remain active,some very simple tips from my personal experience in dealing with fellow networkers

1. Keep updating your profile on a regular basis.

2. When creating a profile, make sure to add links to your profile on other sites, helps people connect 360 degrees.

3. Use information to arrange contacts, use tags wherever possible.

4. Login atleast once a week to keep in touch with latest developments on your network.

5. Last but not the least make efforts to create knowledge communities , discussion groups that encourage group participation.

If these simple steps are followed, we may be able to make networks more meaningful.
Happy networking !!!