People lose touch. It happens and there is not much that can be done about it. They have a disagreement, go in different directions or simply don’t keep in contact. This is a fact, but losing that connection can be detrimental in a business sense. Retaining contacts can be harder, but reconnecting with a lost contact is even harder. We have a few small tips on how to go about it though.
Method of communication
Choose the right method of communicating with the lost contact that you want to reconnect with. It can seem hard, but you may need that connection and who knows how many connections that person has now. Choosing an email is usually a great way to reopen communications. However, if you do not have a personal email for that person, then connecting through social media or a common connection may be the best idea.
Awkward
When you first reach out, awkwardness is almost guaranteed. There is no avoiding it I am afraid. Embrace it, acknowledge the lost connection time and move past it. Come up with a good subject line that can help you to reconnect as well. fo r example, congratulate them on an achievement or even plainly state that you are looking to reconnect.
Make the most of your meeting
The initial meeting will likely be the only chance that you have to reconnect with that person so there are a few things that you need to consider. First of all, offer them a reason to remain in contact until your connection is once more on firmer footing. That can be a product or service that you can offer them. Keep the initial meeting short in order to minimise the awkwardness. You want this meeting to be a positive experience, not something that they remember negatively. Meet them in person if you can, it is much more inviting to meet them in person than it is over the phone.
Reconnecting can be a trial on both you and the person that you are trying to reconnect with. Make it easier, with Nexus networking. We can help ensure that you not only gain new contacts but maintain current ones as well as regain old ones that you had thought lost. Find out more today! Visit our website on www.nexusnetworking.co.uk, email us at info@nexusnetworking.co.uk or give us a call on 01206 588 000.