{"id":98464,"date":"2023-04-04T16:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=98464"},"modified":"2023-04-11T09:02:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T13:02:36","slug":"idea-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/idea-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Idea Networking: How Disruptive Innovators Mingle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/network-of-ideas\/\">idea networking<\/a>? How is it different from traditional professional networking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disruptive innovators don&#8217;t just network; they network for ideas. Idea networking is one of the five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/discovery-skills\/\">Discovery Skills<\/a> that the authors discuss in <em>The Innovator\u2019s DNA<\/em>. They explain what it is, and they outline three ways you can cultivate this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-practice-effectively\/\">effective practice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to mingle like the world&#8217;s best innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-networking\">Idea Networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors introduce the concept of networking for <em>ideas<\/em>, which means interacting with people you have little in common with as a way to generate and test new ideas. <strong>Idea networking is how innovators widen their perspectives, form links between concepts, learn new things about the world, and gain feedback from experts and non-experts about their new ideas<\/strong>. The authors assert that mingling and talking with people from radically different backgrounds, industries, and life experiences increases your ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-associative-thinking\/\">think associatively<\/a> and creatively by expanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/personal-worldview\/\">your worldview<\/a> and creating more opportunities for you to network for ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: As you network for ideas, you may interact with business leaders from different cultures. To successfully communicate and collaborate with them, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-culture-map#strategies-for-communicating-across-cultures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it\u2019s wise to develop your multicultural awareness and competency<\/a>, which Erin Meyer outlines in <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-culture-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Culture Map<\/em><\/a>. To boost your cross-cultural communication skills, she recommends asking open-ended questions to gain clarity, summarizing what was said at the end of a conversation to ensure you\u2019re on the same page, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-pay-attention\/\">paying attention<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/nonverbal-cues\/\">nonverbal cues<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-techniques-for-building-your-idea-network\">Techniques for Building Your Idea Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diversify your contacts<\/strong>. Take stock of the circles of people you most frequently find yourself and assess how diverse your list is. Do you have regular contact with people much older or younger than you? How about people from different parts of the world or different political leanings? If your list includes mostly people very similar to you, try to expand and diversify who you network with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: People\u2019s social circles tend to be composed of those similar to themselves in upbringing, culture, socioeconomic status, race, and gender\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/psychology\/homophily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a social phenomenon that researchers call <em>homophily<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em>People tend to feel more comfortable with those with similar values, interests, and experiences, and it can seem easier to build trust and rapport with similar people. As you build your networking skills, keep in mind that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2015\/03\/150331145021.htm#:~:text=friends%20when%20one%20has%20access%20to%20many,who%20are%20similar%20to%20themselves%20in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homophily can be overcome when you understand the value of diversity and work to expand your network<\/a> to include people from all backgrounds and life experiences.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow your curiosity<\/strong>. Idea networking can happen organically if you regularly engage in an activity that sparks your interest and curiosity. The authors\u2019 research showed that, in about half the cases where innovators had new ideas, they stumbled upon them while pursuing their interests (outside of the business context) and connecting to people they didn\u2019t normally rub elbows with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make plans to network<\/strong>. It\u2019s essential to <em>intentionally<\/em> network to find and discuss new ideas with people. You can pinpoint good people to network with by learning who has experience with elements of your idea or the problem you wish to solve. Consider tapping outside experts, attending gatherings that freely exchange ideas from various fields, or even creating networking opportunities <em>within<\/em> your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Get Started With Networking (Especially if You Think You Don\u2019t Need To)<\/strong><br><br>Some business professionals may have difficulty committing to networking because they believe they can succeed without anyone else\u2019s input or help. <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/02\/build-a-network-even-when-you-dont-think-you-need-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The following steps can help you put yourself out there <\/a>and become an effective networker for ideas:<br><br>Reframe networking. Many professionals who prefer working alone may view networking as unscrupulous, but this is a stereotype of networking. Reframe networking as a way to indulge your curiosity and discover and validate new ideas.<br><br>Pinpoint who you respect and create a &#8220;wishlist&#8221; of people you&#8217;d like to connect with.<br><br>Figure out your ideal networking environment. There are various ways to network, like by hosting networking dinners, inviting colleagues to coffee, or interviewing people for your blog or podcast. Form your networking plans around the environments and activities that you\u2019re the most drawn to.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s idea networking? How is it different from traditional professional networking? Disruptive innovators don&#8217;t just network; they network for ideas. Idea networking is one of the five Discovery Skills that the authors discuss in The Innovator\u2019s DNA. They explain what it is, and they outline three ways you can cultivate this effective practice. 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