In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, dives into the power of building strategic alliances within your organization. Bryan emphasizes the importance of nurturing cross-functional relationships and turning potential adversaries into allies. He challenges you to confront those who have been roadblocks in your journey and transform them into key partners.
Bryan provides valuable insight on how to conduct crucial one-on-one conversations, ask hard-hitting questions, and understand your partners’ business challenges and goals. He further discusses how to leverage these relationships to expand your influence as a resilience professional and advance your program.
Throughout the episode, Bryan offers practical steps to build a resilient and influential professional persona, such as creating a list of key partners and stakeholders and setting up meetings with them to discuss plans for the year. He encourages you to ask tough questions about their perception of your team and their business challenges and goals. Tune in to this episode for an exciting journey into the art of forming strategic alliances.
