List some of the strategies for building an effective network.

Some of the strategies that can help build an effective network include:
1)Organizing your current network -Identify people you already know and enter their names and contact information into a database.2)Expand your network -After assessing your network,think about how you want to expand it.3)Nurture the relationships -Commit to spending time,one-on-one,to get to know your contacts.4)Take charge of the situation-Make networking a conscious effort and take control over potential opportunities.