Deposits And Withdrawals

Here are some practical tips on building allies at work – or anywhere else. These tips will assist you greatly in honing your ability to influence your peers.

• Be helpful and honest to others. Follow the golden rule.
• Do favours. Bank some favours.
• Ask for help when you need it.
• Share credit with others.
• Build a niche for yourself by becoming knowledgeable in a certain area.
• Stay close to the grapevine by sharing information as well as accessing it.
• Build a team by sponsoring or mentoring others.
• Continually maintain visibility through teaching, writing, speaking and leading.