Within the community at Red Organisation, there is plenty of emphasis on building strong rapports and supporting one another as we work toward our common visions for success. The lessons we learn together will be vital as we progress our own businesses. Here are some of things we’ve taken note of when it comes to maintaining our network connections.
Generally, people who approach others in a business setting have a special objective in mind. Rather than be coy, a direct request will most likely receive a faster response. For example, if we are looking for assistance with a project from someone or seeking their wisdom, we should be upfront in our ask. As noted in Red Organisation, busy individuals respect this strategy. At the same time, we should be mindful that not everyone has the availability to be of help to us immediately. Therefore, it’s important to be gracious and offer people an opportunity to opt out. Don’t forget to return the favour as well.
Connections are like gardens that need to be routinely cultivated if we want them to bear fruit. As such, we should make routine efforts to stay in touch with people in our networks. Social media is a perfect vehicle to accomplish this task, especially through LinkedIn or other professional platforms.
Building and nurturing business relationships takes time, but it is well worth the effort.