Mirko: build external relationships early

- Mirko Samardzic published a detailed thread on why new managers must proactively network with peer managers, stakeholders, and dependencies before crises arrive. - Recommended tactics include scheduling coffees, creating early value for partners, and avoiding team isolation by building trust across functions. - The thread frames external relationship building as a preventer of escalation and a multiplier for influence in matrixed organisations. (x.com)