Take time to understand how you can help others and make sure that your own message and your own needs are easily understood by your network.
Don't assume that, just because you understand what you do and who you do it for, others also do.
Don't underestimate what you can do for others or what value other people might bring to you.
Give Unconditionally and be Useful
Don't always wait to see whether your back will be scratched in return.
Utilise your Network
Once you have built relationships, don't be afraid to ask for help and support when appropriate.
Be Understated, Under-promise and Over-deliver
While you should take credit for and be passionate about your achievements, be realistic, honest and don't ever promise something you can't deliver on.
Uniqueness - be a Unicorn
Don't try to follow the crowd, stand out and understand your USP (unique selling point)
Uber-Networking
Business models are changing and networks are the engine driving that transformation. Be adaptable and open to collaboration.
Never Undermine others
Always be respectful and supportive, even of your competitors
Ubuntu
A southern African philosophy based around a bond between humanity founded on sharing. Seems appropriate!
Useless
Networking is a complete waste of time unless you have some focus and a strategy
I thought we'd struggle with U but yet again I've had to be brutal in my editing. Thanks for all of your contributions Craig Sharp, Jo Simpson, Arvind Devalia, Simon Bucknall, Nigel Risner, David Hardstaff, Laurence Lowne, Andrew Bernard, Eithne Treanor, Paul Strong, Saija Mahon, Solveig Malvik, Rhiannon Evans, David Green, Brian Cole, Debbie Tarrier, Liz Sorton, Mike Segall, Ian Steel and Lynda Shaw.