Best Strategies for Building Cross-Team Connections in a Large Company
I am new, what are the most effective ways to meet and build relationships with people across different teams in a large company? Any tips or experiences on navigating cross-functional interactions and expanding your internal network?
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Discussion
(2 comments)- 1a month agoEng @ Taro
Professional relationships can be fostered organically when you have regular XFN syncs. Deeper relationships get built in the time before or after your meetings or when you are making conversations with people in person in the hallways/kitchens.
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a month agoTech Lead @ Robinhood, Meta, Course HeroFirst off, I recommend this: [Masterclass] How To Build Deep Relationships Quickly In Tech
As an E4 though, you won't have huge expectations around XFN alignment and I don't think you need to be super consciously thinking about it. Just make sure you treat people with respect and overcommunicate, and you should be okay.
I recommend these 2 other resources as well:
