During my ASU MBA days in 2010, an exec alum, Steve Miller (Disney CPO at that time), came to drop off his son on the campus, and someone introduced us. I asked Steve a lot of questions about his journey/role and he was kind enough to answer and share his insights. Later Disney came to hire on the ASU campus but I wasn\'t allowed to apply as I was an international student and Disney policies didn\'t allow F1 visa holders to sit in campus interviews. I kept in touch with Steve all year over Linkedin and finally, he gave me a chance to interview on his team, and I converted that opportunity into an offer. That Disney internship became my launchpad in Media & Entertainment industry which opened doors for me in Warner/HBO and Paramount/ViacomCBS studios. Today, I lead Production Strategy & Global Vendor Resource Planning at Netflix. I still talk to Steve every few months for guidance and mentorship. (Fun fact-Steve was a professor at ASU from 2016-19) Digvijay DJ Singh (WPC FT MBA 2010-2012)
I have countless key professional relationships I have built during my career - but I can\'t just share one. As I stepped back to think about this question - I landed instead on a group of relationships - my peers at different points in my career. I realize these relationships play such a significant role in my success. The collaboration, support, learning, and energy I receive by these folks support my own professional growth but also my joy and love for my job. Get to know your peers on a real level. Invest the time to go beyond the required work conversations. Build trust. Enjoy the people you work with. It pays off when things don\'t go quite right - and it pays off when the magic happens. Brooke Christofferson MBA 2004
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Answered 4 years ago
Anyone who connects with me knows one of my core values is mentorship (mentoring others and being mentored, to me, is a two-way street). One of my favorite professional mentors is Sheela Gonsalves (link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheelajairajgonsalves/), who I had the initial pleasure of working for at Sony Pictures. In the beginning, I built this relationship by having honest conversations, being curious, sharing failures and learnings, providing top-notch work, and asking what I could do to help her. This seemingly simple formula takes a lot of effort, attention to team and company growth, and the essential human element of caring beyond yourself. Sheela challenged me professionally, and I added value through my unique way of seeing and solving problems and entrepreneurial growth. Beyond Sony and over the years, not a week goes by that we do not connect and continue to challenge and lift each other. Mentors like Sheela are oxygen. -Susie Palmer, ASU-MBA, Marketing, 2019.
I have created a unique and strong relationship with the franchise owner of my current employer. First established through networking myself at franchise meetings and social-business gatherings. I laid the foundation to what would become a strong bond between employee and boss. Creating this key professional relationship opened the door to endless career advancement opportunities I plan to continue to capitalize on. Much thanks to W.P. Carey for supplying me with the tools needed to have these type of conversations with high level executives, and creating the career I have currently made for myself. Warm regards, Justin Federici
If you are excited about a certain topic or industry and looking for a way to break in, get a LinkedIn. The best thing you can do for your professional career is to build your LinkedIn profile and use it like you would use twitter or Facebook. Add high level executives and dm them with genuine authenticity. They will reply because they have a reputation to uphold and if you are good at socializing you could end up making friends. - Business Law 2019
You need good places to connect with clients or relationships business wise you can do it on simply Telegram which most business people use add in all your professional relationships to it as much as possible to make it easy to contact hem if they don't use Telegram get them added as a like friend on say Facebook or use WhatsApp instead or if they are Chinese use Wechat to keep in contact with them. https://www.peterrotaseo.com/ Computing Science 2014
When I start a new work, I try to establish connections by being kind and respectful of other people's space and time. I ask questions to learn more about the other person so that I may grasp what matters to them, and then I progressively share my experiences and introduce myself. Then I earn confidence by following through on my promises, being dependable, and helping my employees. When I start a new team, I make it a point to have a team meeting. I'll provide new employees the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns, as well as bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table that will help the firm grow and create a friendly workplace for everybody.
Several years ago I identified a mover and a shaker in the technology space in the city that I lived in. I knew I wanted to be in this person's inner circle to be able to learn from him and ask questions to pick his brain. I tried the normal networking things; such as going to listen to his talks at networking events, stalked him on LinkedIn, etc. At some point I found out he's an avid golfer. I looked him up on the GHIN system and saw that he generally played golf at the same local golf course. I told myself I have to join that golf club. I worked hard to join the club and since then we've become very good friends where we share both personal and professional interests.
The best tip for maintaining my professional relationships is to always be honest, transparent, and polite. I always give others an opportunity to express their opinion and listen to them with an open mind. Show respect for the other person's ideas, take time to understand their perspective, and don't make assumptions.
Digital Marketing & Asst. HR Manager at Great People Search
Answered 4 years ago
One of the key professional relationships I have ever built is with my clients by giving them values. When you ask this question and commit to it before you ask for anything for yourself, you are indicating that you care more about developing a solid relationship than acquiring something for yourself. With this mindset, you can go a long way. Educational Degree: MBA from University Maryland Graduation Year: 2015
Communication and familiarity. It is a best practice to always maintain an open line of communication with business connections, even if it is simply to remain friendly. Making a personal connection can build familiarity over time and keep you in mind for future professional opportunities. Building a level of familiarity and keeping in touch is essential.