This video segment focuses on how to build trust relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
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Key Strategies:
- Proactive Relationship Building:
- The interviewee emphasizes the importance of proactive relationship building by reaching out to stakeholders early on, even before needing to rely on them. This includes conducting preliminary research, scheduling introductory meetings, and taking the time to understand their individual goals and priorities.
- Demonstrating Integrity and Consistency:
- The interviewee highlights the importance of acting with integrity, following through on commitments, and being transparent about their goals and priorities. This builds trust and credibility with colleagues.
- Assuming Trust:
- While acknowledging the importance of earning trust, the interviewee believes in starting with a foundation of trust and assuming positive intent from others.
- Open and Honest Communication:
- The interviewee emphasizes the importance of open and honest communication, including being transparent about priorities and setting clear expectations.
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Practical Tips:
- Leverage tools like "The First 90 Days" to effectively identify and map stakeholders.
- Conduct introductory meetings with key stakeholders to build rapport and understand their perspectives.
- Focus on building relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
- Prioritize consistency and follow-through on commitments.
- Communicate openly and honestly about goals and priorities.
This approach to building trust relationships emphasizes proactiveness, integrity, open communication, and a focus on understanding and meeting the needs of stakeholders.
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