Kate is a project manager of a pet facility build-out project. She is planning to attend an upcoming expo to meet other pet facilities and see the latest gadgets and technology used in the industry. This is an example of _________.

Networking is a form of informal interaction with others to understand political and interpersonal factors which impact the project. In addition, networking can help develop industry relationships and partnerships (if done within the company, it would be building relationships and partnerships internally).