The most important thing about networking is to meet new people. This can be done in any way shape or form. I feel that the most important way to network is through meeting people face to face or through a phone call. the personal contact creates a lasting impression that can't be matched with email or other technology. I do believe that the use of technology to promote and grow those relationships is very important. Technology today provides us with so many opportunities to keep ourselves fresh in the minds of those we have networked with. We are able to share ideas promote our accomplishments very easily.
I think that I couldn't agree with you more. Face-to-Face networking is so important to building a strong and lasting portfolio of connections. Technology has taken away form the personable relationships built when meeting face-to-face. However, I also believe that if we utilize today's technology in a way that could also be coupled with face-to-face opportunities to grow those relationships, that would be amazing.