Post on 11-Apr-2017
BUILD A WINNING SUPPORT TEAM
Rupali Lunani
Approved for public release, LogNo. - 2015-48, Distribution Unlimited, September 16, 2015.
Build a Winning Support Team
Objectives• Identify the roles within a “power network” and
winning support team• Explore strategies for
success within each role• Develop a plan to
maximize your“power network”
Build a Winning Support Team
Members of Winning Support Team
• Mentor• Industry Insider• Realist• Connector• Partner
Build a Winning Support Team
Mentor – Reached the level of success you
aspire– Learn from their success and mistakes– Are able to provide you a perspective
• Usually have known you for years• Know your strengths and weakness• Support in making informed decisions
about career development and trajectory• Help assess professional situations• Offer various tools to use
Build a Winning Support Team
Industry Insider– Has expert-level information– Sees clearly what the future looks like and is able to
formulate the necessary steps to get there • Helps you stay informed with
what is happening• Identifies the “Next Big Wave”• Identifies the path for “Riding
the next wave”• Helps position you
Build a Winning Support Team
Realist– The person who will give you the raised
eyebrow when your expectations exceed your effort
– The person who will help you keep it real
These are not people who knock down your dreams, rather they challenge you to actively make your dream happen
Build a Winning Support Team
Connector– “It’s not about what you know — it’s about who
you know.”– Have a Connector as part of your network– Be a Connector
• Use the principle of extreme giving• Make high-level connections • Get the right people in the room• “Always ask, ‘How can I help you?’”
Build a Winning Support Team
Partner– You need to have someone who is
in a similar place and on a similar path to share with
– Partners do a lot of sharing– This is a person you can share the
wins and woes with– Partners will also share resources,
opportunities and information.
Build a Winning Support Team
C R I M P
Connector
Realist
IndustryInsider
Partner
Mentor
Build a Winning Support Team
CRIMP Team Skills• Provide more than your point of view• Real skills that will help you succeed• Able to maintain Confidentiality
Build a Winning Support Team
Your Skills• Take initiative • Be assertive• Open and honest• Ask for feedback
and suggestions• Network
Build a Winning Support Team
How to build your network• Start with a plan• Be selective with your• Make a real Connection• Build and keep your network• Pay it forward by helping others to
achieve success
Build a Winning Support Team
Summary• The art of networking is one with many
rewards• Master this important skill set…
… and you will be enriched by the relationships you make as you help others to achieve their goals while meeting your own objectives