Although my time demands are tight, as no doubt is true for most everyone else, I have come to realize that making a commitment to expand my contact groups is important. It gives me an opportunity to broaden my knowledge on women's issues, especially as they relate to working in the project management field.
In addition to being active in PMI's chapters and virtual communities for several years, I recently became active in one of my employer's women's networking groups as well as a couple of other virtual networking groups. Thus far, the experience has been very rewarding both professionally and personally.
Just learning that there are others "out there" with so many similar challenges is comforting. And better yet, I can use those contacts as a sounding board to help me manage my own situations. From a personal perspecitive, making a commitment to actively network has introduced me to many interesting people, some of whom have become good friends that I will cherish for many years to come.
In addition to being active in PMI's chapters and virtual communities for several years, I recently became active in one of my employer's women's networking groups as well as a couple of other virtual networking groups. Thus far, the experience has been very rewarding both professionally and personally.
Just learning that there are others "out there" with so many similar challenges is comforting. And better yet, I can use those contacts as a sounding board to help me manage my own situations. From a personal perspecitive, making a commitment to actively network has introduced me to many interesting people, some of whom have become good friends that I will cherish for many years to come.
