As impact-driven leaders, we are trained to power map to achieve our outcomes. This is typically focused on identifying deciders for the issues we care about and identifying how we can influence them. But there is another set of relationships that’s essential for your organizations’ success- this is the network of connections that provide the information, resources and relationships that will help you and your organization mitigate risks, endure and sustain and vision forward.
Articulating a simple and realistic network building strategy for your organization can be accomplished by 1) intentionally naming the relationships you want to cultivate and 2) deciding how you will build the relationship and at what frequency you’ll be in contact. Use this 15-minute activity at your next staff meeting to strengthen your organization’s networks.