Effective networks, not networking for networking's sake

I'm delighted to say that after helping relaunch RICS Lancashire Local Association, our new Linkedin group being at:

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4422000&trk=anet_ug_hm

a few likeminded individuals are resurrecting Green Drinks Lancashire, again our Linkedin group page is at:

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2051847&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

However, we are not doing this in isolation, but in an open and colaborative manner, including other groups such as the Lancashire Construction Best Practice Club.

I think a network of networks can deliver more and duplicate less is we work together and not network to get a headcount or generate profit.