However, it is individuals within these organizations who find the connections. There are family, social, professional, political, civic or volunteer, and religious networks. Networks are usually informal. They seldom show up on organizational charts or reporting systems or in constitutions or by- laws. Personal initiative and trust are fundamental to these voluntary connections.
Networks serve a useful purpose.
They provide assistance in acquiring information, services, support and access to people or other resources. Sharing through networking benefits everyone involved in the relationship. Networks are based on cooperation rather than competition, monopoly or authority. Networking is a process of acquiring resources and building capacity by creating and using links between two or more individuals, groups or organizations. It provides a valuable method for getting things done by serving as a basic communication and resource development tool.