4 TIPS TO BUILD STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS AT WORK

One of the biggest mistakes Corporate America has made is branding the departments that are critical enablers of growth as “Support Functions” …

Let me explain…the definition of support is “to bear all or part of the weight” …

Resulting in leaders expecting our colleagues in Finance, Analytics, Insights, Social Listening, Digital Commerce, Communications, etc. to often drop their priorities to serve the latest business fire drill or re-work.

And while they often do it unselfishly, it creates animosity and inefficiencies which could stall growth and erode trust.

💡 Here’s 4 Proven Tips to Be a Stronger Partner with your “Growth Enablers”:

✅ 1. Extend your core team to allow these individuals to input early on strategic discussions & decisions

✅ 2. Budget for strategic projects that require their expertise – budget allocations show commitment

✅ 3. Proactively offer your time and expertise to progress their department priorities

✅ 4. Include these individuals in your Team Building and Culture Celebrations

➡️ Remember: Proactively building strategic business plans with your Growth Enablers reduces re-work and allows you to address risks before they become issues.