I have an active profile on Linked in. I use it to keep track of collegues I have worked with in the past. It is too easy to lose track of people and linked in is a great way to keep in touch. It is much broader than just the project management community, I include anyone I have worked with or done business with at some time.
Also if I need someone on a project I have a network of people I can ask.
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Russell GeakeProject Management Consultant| Deciduous Partners LtdLostwithiel, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Definitely an active linkedin-er, it is so important to keep things like this up to date and active - in fact last year I received an email to say that my profile had been one of the top 10% most viewed profiles in the world.
Today, I had a call from a former colleague I hadn't spoken to in over 6 years.
Similarly, I've found people long after I thought I would ever "need" to speak with them... good colleagues and old friends, all need somewhere to stay in touch.
I don't tend to use the groups too much, because they can swamp your inbox far too quickly.
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Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
I'm not active on LinkedIn, and I only use it to connect with people with whom I have worked, so I decline a lot of requests. I am part of groups and read the digests, but I rarely comment. Saving Changes...
Fulvio BernardiFounder & CEO| Blueprint Lumina Consulting LLCFayetteville, Ar, United States
I have an active profile on Linked in. If I need someone on a project I have a network of people I can ask. Saving Changes...
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