Ep 316: Game On! Lessons from Board Games to Make Networking Fun

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What if networking could be as fun as game night?!

In this special episode of Diverse, recorded live at WE24, hear game enthusiasts and industry leaders Nicole Woon, senior product manager at Microsoft, and Emily Carney, senior manager of site project management at Genezen, explore an unexpected source of networking wisdom: board games.

Nicole and Emily share how games like Ticket to Ride and Apples to Apples offer surprising insights into making authentic connections. They break down networking myths and offer fresh perspectives on turning potentially awkward interactions into genuine connections.

They also reflect on their love for the SWE community and the opportunities their SWE connections have opened.

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Episode Information

Duration: 00:31:05
Release Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:01 +0000

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