In a nutshell?  "Ask! Get yourself out there. Think 'little and often' when it comes to connecting with people and new ideas. Remember, helping others can help you."

Get involved

Returning from an extended leave is the perfect 'excuse' for asking to attend, or simply joining without prior approval, meetings...

Commit

No doubt your day job takes your diary to beyond bursting point and if you've opted for reduced hours that...

Collaborate

This isn't about keeping up with the Joneses but tapping into what the peers you admire are doing, in order...