I’ve been thinking a lot about client relations recently.
This is probably due to the fact that I’ve had more than a couple FAILS in the last few weeks that have reminded me that my super-awesome-skills prove nothing (and accomplish nothing) if I can’t work with the people well and effectively.
It made me wonder if people and the surrounding ministries even like me (and my web team). I wonder, honestly, what the perception actually is?
I’m sure of all things that they appreciate us but I believe this to be fundamentally different than actually enjoying the relationship of working with us. I know that as “tech” people we can be very isolationist and separated.
And I definitely know that it’s not the size of brain pans that separate us (because I work with some freaking bright people!).
How are you, or your web team, building successful relationships with the rest of your ministry? What is their perception and attitude toward you and your specific organization? Do they think of roses and butterflies or something contrary?
And on one more final note, I personally believe that they have to ‘like’ you before they can actually ‘trust’ you to do good work. Tell me different, but I’ve found this to be true.
[Image from Pen]