As in professional sports, scouts are agents looking for new talent. They travel near and far to find the best talent for their teams or leagues. Scouts spend a lot of time researching, prospecting, and searching for the next superstars. When it comes to networking, smart people can be “explorers” and look for talent to build their networking circles. They can do their research and create a criteria plan to expand their networking circles.

Listed below are tips and strategies for finding the best people to grow your networks.

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Many times networkers approach the best or experienced professionals to join their networks. Although there is an advantage to linking with well-established professionals, there are benefits to linking with newbies on the networks. People who are new to networking can offer many useful benefits for their growing networks. In addition to being a mentor and colleague, you can also reach out to them to find new ways to connect and build relationships. New networkers can still provide quality leads and referrals. It is also another way to diversify your networks.

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Besides doing research, another good tip is to find out the accomplishments and accomplishments of these people. The most basic way is to do a Google search to see your online presence and brand. Another way is to link with them through professional social networking sites. You can also visit your company or business website to view your role or bio online. Understanding their contributions to your industry can determine if they are a good fit for your network and better position them in your circle.

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Once you’ve gathered a good number of people, schedule meetings, strategy sessions, or individuals to select the best options. Use these formal or informal meetings to measure your personality traits, interpersonal skills. Explore overlapping networks of colleagues and mutual friends, organizations, companies, or shared business and personal interests. Use these processes to remove or add to your existing networks for true success.