Consider which departments are most affected by the initiative and meet with key individuals frequently to keep them informed of its progress. It's easy to get so focused on the job at hand that you overlook these status checks, but they are critical to generating continued support for the project and clarifying changing expectations. Brainstorm and interact with people who bring different perspectives to issues to develop new solutions and stronger camaraderie. These don't need to be formal meetings. Sometimes simply stopping by an individual's office instead of requesting assistance via e-mail can open the door for a productive exchange.
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