Doing your job is only part of your job. The rest comes down to being seen, heard, and known — none of which is possible without strong relationships. But the hybrid office has made relationship building even more awkward than it used to be. In this piece, the author offers helpful advice for how to spark conversations when you’re in the office — and how to build on those conversations when you see the same person again. As he writes, “breaking the silence is the hardest step because it’s the easiest to overthink: Am I bothering this person? A voice in our head asks. What will this person think of me? Another voice wonders. What do I even say? A third voice adds. Before long, doubt sinks in and the opportunity slips away. The easier we make it to break the silence, the more likely we are to do so. The good news is, opportunities to transform strangers into acquaintances are all around us, all the time.”
Does stepping into the office feel awkward? It might — especially if you’ve been working remotely or find yourself surrounded by more empty desks and chairs than people at work. If anything, the experience can start to feel a lot like the first day at school, but every day:Building professional relationships can feel even more overwhelming if you are an introvert or are new to your organization, especially if all of your other coworkers already know each other in three dimensions.
Invited to a meeting, town hall, happy hour, or event? Try showing up a minute early, standing or sitting beside a stranger who doesn’t look occupied, making eye contact, extending a hand, and saying, “Hi, I don’t think we’ve met. I’m _______. Nice to meet you!” Have some lead time before entering the office? Try messaging a colleague you’ve only met virtually and saying, “I’ll be in the office tomorrow. I’d love to put a face to a name if you’re around!”
See them in the hallway again? Smile and drop a “Hi again!” and then follow up on whatever you discussed, whether it’s “How was the wedding?” or “How did the presentation go?” Find an opportunity that they might be interested in? Share it with an “I was invited to this event and thought of you. Check it out if it’s of interest.”
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