How does having largest network connection matter? Is it just for the ranking? or something else?
Are you making connections only to add to the total? Saving Changes...
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Marjorie AndersonDirector of Community| Product SchoolNewtown Square, Pa, United States
Hello and thanks for your question!
The easiest way to explain the relevance of making connections is that it’s an easy way of building your network of professionals in the industry. Perhaps the easiest way of thinking about it is comparing it to one of the main purposes of LinkedIn – that being to build and develop upon relationships - except that it’s targeted to project managers. When you make a connection, you will begin seeing the connected member’s activity in activity feeds on site (and they will see yours). This is a great way to drive awareness to your profile.
What you do with your network is entirely up to you. Some members use it as a way of having a contact at a particular company to get information about employment opportunities or getting advice on how to handle a project (if they don’t feel comfortable posting about it publicly in the forum boards).
Some members collect connections simply to collect them (just like many people do on LinkedIn). Others prefer to only connect with those they've actually met or had contact with, which makes it a little more valuable. The number of connections a member has also factors into their Influence score as it is an indication of activity level.
I hope this helps answer at least some of your questions around connectivity. Let me know if it raises any others! Saving Changes...
Denise CantyAgile Coach, Life Coach, Author, Senior Project-Program Manager| Cenden CompanyWashington, Dc, United States
I like to get as much interaction as possible from different perspectives. This is a great site to get as many connections as possible for knowledge sharing.
Also, to be perfectly honest, I like getting badges as well!! Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I totally agree with Marjorie - She did explain that perfectly ! Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I will be the first to say I enjoy collecting connections. Over the years, I learned that this networking is not only beneficial to me but to the other persons as well.
I have something to learn from every person I come in contact with. Saving Changes...
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