Dr Dan Muzyka, Dean UBC (Sauder), Grades The Frog and Prince.

It would be safe to say that in The Frog and Prince, Darcy has seized an opportunity and run with it. He marries the art and new findings in the science of networking in an eminently refreshing and practical way. As a scientist, I too am excited by the research of Duncan Watts, Steve Strogatz and others into the power of networks, how they form and how they act. The science of ‘small-worlds’ is heady stuff. What Darcy has done is use the science as a compelling backdrop to underscore his view of the world of personal networks and how they work.

Darcy and I have had the opportunity to be tag-teammates at important gatherings in Europe, North America and Asia on many occasions. I know from first hand experience the importance of respecting cultural differences, but at the same time, the importance of not only making contacts, but also maintaining them. Entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and students alike take notice: the focus of this book, the art and science of networking, is tops on the list of essential skills for in business. It is a practical field-guide to the networking craft.

Well, how did The Frog and Prince fair? Having read the book cover to cover--twice, I give it an “A”. Darcy, with the help of Judy and Gayle, has created a book that explains networking in such a way, it makes you want to turn of your computer, grab some business cards and seek out the first networking opportunity you can find. And, it is clear, from the enthusiasm evident in both the book and their Secrets of Positive Networking Seminars, that there is more to come. In the meantime, I hope you take the opportunity to enhance your own ability to create, deliver and share in value by implementing even a few of Darcy’s worthwhile suggestions. Happy networking!

Daniel F. Muzyka, 2003

Dan is a Professor and Dean of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia (sometimes referred to as SuperDean). He was Professor and Associate Dean responsible for the MBA program at INSEAD (France), and has been a Vistiting Professor at Harvard, where he received his doctorate. His received an MBA from the Wharton School, and a BA in Astrophysics from Williams College. He is a director of The Vancouver Board of Trade and represents UBC at the World Economic Forum.

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