The connections built between people can create bonds that drive success for both individuals and organizations. Though the formation and maintenance of these connections has been completely transformed over the past year and a half, the strength of those bonds still holds true.
The wide adoption of video conferencing software like Zoom has shown that regardless of the obstacle—be it a global pandemic or a considerable distance—there is a great need for more virtual options in the world we live in today. Expanding the ways in which people can connect in an increasingly digital world means that the future of connecting may be uncertain, but examining the changes that have taken place so far can offer valuable insight. Below, 13 members of
members share their expert predictions on how networking will look in the future and how leaders can begin preparing for changes now.The pandemic has opened up and made one more comfortable channel through which we can connect–and that is always the goal of networking. In the long term, the viability of virtual video conversations will reduce the barrier to connect with people from outside your geographic area.