Speed networking - people's thoughts?

[MorethanWords]

I just wondered if anyone has been to one of these events? I keep seeing/hearing them mentioned and wanted to know peoples thoughts.

Are they effective? Do you make good contacts? Or is everybody so keen to sell themselves in the 3 minute slot that everyone comes away wondering what it was all about?

Would you go to an event? What would you want to achieve from it?

That's it really - just trying to find out whether it's worth going to one of these events!!

Cheers! :D

[Ozzy]

I have have been to one speed networking event about a month ago and found it rather interesting as an experience, but not good for business.
I'll give it a shot again, but personally I do not think you get enough time at these events to really get to know the person and the business. I prefer to get to know who I plan to do business with.

[Jayne]

Hi,

I don't think i'd like them much, I like to find out about people and have a chat, would be too quick and cold for me.

Jayne

[sjbeale]

I actually run speednetworking events in Northamptonshire and am getting a lots of interest and people who are getting referrals from the events, so they seem to be working. Please check out www.lightningconnection.biz.

[RSL]

Hey there,

I'm thinking of going to one in London this month. My take on it is you can't know unless you try...I'll let you know how it goes if I go to it.

:)