Network Weaving for Modern Professionals: Beyond the Handshake
Introduction: Rethinking Networking in the Digital AgeFor decades, networking has been synonymous with exchanging business cards, attending cocktail hours, and collecting LinkedIn connections. Yet many professionals find these activities hollow—spending hours at events only to receive generic follow-ups that rarely lead to meaningful collaboration. As of early 2026, the problem has intensified: remote and hybrid work have reduced serendipitous encounters, and digital fatigue makes people wary of