Update on the Beehive Game Online
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a new form of networking called the Beehive Game Online. Having attended a live Beehive Game earlier this year, I was looking forward to trying the "home version." Since the game started two weeks ago, I’m already quite impressed with the contacts that I’ve made.
The first week I posted a question related to one of the major projects I’m involved in right now, and was disappointed that I didn’t receive any responses. However, the second week I posted a different type of question altogether, and have already received several leads. Since questions remain active for a month after posting them, and since new people can join the game at any time, I won’t be surprised to receive several more over the next little while. In addition, I’ve been able to connect several other participants with people in my network for various purposes. And best of all - I’ve doing all this according to my schedule, which is really important to me, since I’m extra busy these days, and trying to get things in shape before my long-awaited vacation later this month. Typically I post and read questions and answers very early in the morning or on weekends so they don’t cut into my productive time during the day or my leisure time in the evenings.
What’s great about networking in general is that it’s not just about getting leads but about sharing leads and information with others. And in the case of The Beehive Game (both the live events and the online version), a portion of the registration fee is donated to charity - another reason to feel good about it!
