What is the best way to build a network from scratch in a new city?

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Stephen Hall Strategy and Operations Manager| Allstate Lake Forest, Il, United States

My wife and I are soon leaving London, where we have been for 7-year now, to return to the USA and settle. I left the US as a marketeer but will return with an Engineering degree and a new career in Project Management but with no network.

Aside from joining the local PMI chapter and attending events, I'm keen to hear how others have build up a PM network from scratch without becoming 'over-bearing'.

Posted: Jun 11, 2016 9:57 AM

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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica

Some...

(1) diffent type online forums (just as these), (not only PMI)
(2) local chapters / universities
(3) teaching (any kind) and taking clases/courses
(4) Pro-Bono activities
(5) Former contacts - friends of friends

Posted: Jun 11, 2016 1:53 PM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

I agree with George .... Socializing is the best you can do in such situations. It takes time to build a solid network. Good Luck

Posted: Jun 11, 2016 9:50 PM

Anupam India

First thing first, you must have a goal, on what you want to achieve through networking.

Second, get associated with forums, chapters, etc. George already mentioned these.

Third, measure your progress & determine if you are getting what you planned & aimed for?

Posted: Jun 11, 2016 11:28 PM (Updated by author: Jun 11, 2016 11:29 PM)

Drew Craig Sr. Agile & Product Coach| Vanguard Philadelphia, Pa, United States

Join a local running club. Its just as much networking as it is running. Most of the group are not elite, just grown-ups trying to socialize with others with similar interests. I guarantee you'll meet some great people.

Posted: Jun 12, 2016 8:15 AM

Thomas Walenta Global Project Economy Expert Hackenheim, Germany

I support Anupam's advice

and add a quote by Jim Rohn:
'you are as good as the average of the 5 people you are with most'
- so do not aim low in terms of quality according to the goal you are pursuing.
And make sure you take care about your family too.

Posted: Jun 12, 2016 9:37 AM

Christina de Vries Consultant & Coach| itacs GmbH Berlin, Germany

First, all the best for you!

I may add, that checking out some meetups near you - whether on professional subjects or leisure activities - helps to connect to locals. :)
You'll find them here http://www.meetup.com/

Posted: Jun 13, 2016 1:59 AM (Updated by author: Jun 13, 2016 2:00 AM)

Stephen Hall Strategy and Operations Manager| Allstate Lake Forest, Il, United States

These are great suggestions - and creative!! I never thought about a running club!!

Thanks so much...

Posted: Jun 13, 2016 3:40 PM

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