How can you build and maintain professional relationships with former colleagues?

This is about connecting with former colleagues. You already know these people and they know you. I don't think you have to make this formal. A simple, "I haven't talked to you in years and would love to hear what you're working on," would do. You're trying to reconnect with dormant ties and reignited the professional relationships. Sure, you don't have to ask about their family, but you also don't have to overthink this either.

Don't Wait Connect with a purpose, but don't wait until you need something. Most of the time people reach out to me, often after 2-5 years, is when they are in a job search. I'll help them, but it's awkward when the only reason you reach out is because you want something. Make it a cadence of reach out to a person a week in your network and you'll connect with far more people than most.

Share the moments with them, make them feel you did not forget about them. And offer sincere parsonal or professional advices when they need it

One of the most important aspects is to start by building human friendship with your formal colleagues; one that is built on respect and knowledge and experience sharing. One of the techniques to use is to keep sharing business/industry updates; seasonal greetings, etc.

This is a good question. First you have to determine what former colleagues you should stay in contact with. Once you do that, I would send a message every once in a while asking them how they are doing? What are they up to? If they are looking for employment, asking what can you do? We have to treat these relationships warm and with a human touch. They should not be transactional.

I consistently ensure effective communication with past colleagues and individuals encountered in brief professional engagements such as conferences or workshops. While some may not respond to my messages, I completely understand. The key is to maintain open lines of communication, as it can lead to opportunities and valuable insights from your professional network.

La communication c'est la visibilité d'un travail ou d'un objectif. Communiquer avec d'anciens collègues permet d'entretenir cette fibre qui a pu se tisser au fil des années et qui a souvent été le noyau d'une collaboration fructueuse.

A comunica??o é a chave para abrir caminhos e manter rela??es profissionais, no meu caso no setor ambiental eu saí do setor publico para atuar como consultor e precisei manter vínculos com antigos colegas e tenho aprendido a: - Diferenciar amizade da nossa atua??o profissional. - Evitar pedir favores nos processos e respeitar os tramites. - Manter o respeito e saber que o colega poderá em uma análise técnica solicitar reformula??o de uma peti??o, solicita??o de licenciamento etc. - Entender que n?o está mais lá naquele setor e n?o ficar opinando o que o ex colega tem que fazer etc.

You need to meet your colleagues where they are. I've got folks who I talk to regularly, who check in on LinkedIn rarely, but who check email hourly. Figure out where that best connection point is. Also, maintaining a cadence, at least on your side, doesn't need to be rigid. For instance, using my scheduled reminders ensures I don't forget to touch base, but certain topics might keep us talking for days or even weeks! Just be willing to let conversation flow naturally, with some cadence to keep it from falling off completely.

Connecting with former colleagues effectively through proper channels is essential. Getting in touch and checking their life choices, and where they ended up. Whether they are still in the same company or moved on. Keeping contacts active every once and a while is always beneficial on a professional and personal level.

I believe that building and maintaining professional relationships with former colleagues is crucial for networking, career growth, and future collaboration. To achieve this, there are various strategies to consider. Firstly, staying in touch with them through emails, phone calls, or social media platforms is essential. Another effective approach is to attend networking events like industry conferences or gatherings. Additionally, connecting on LinkedIn provides a valuable way to stay updated on their professional activities. Schedule occasional coffee or lunch meetings with former colleagues who are in the same geographical location to further nurture these connections.

Former work relationships can be very helpful even after you take part from each other. Sometimes the paths can intersect again on a different occasion. Especially if you are both working in the same domain/ industry or field of work. You can support them and they can support whether to collaborate on an idea, help in finding a job, recommendation for a position, etc.

When I started my entrepreneurial journey, some of my former colleagues reached out to me and offered support in terms of relevant contacts. It was reassuring and encouraging at the same time. This was a great lesson which I implement now. If you from a place of giving, you will always receive in some form or another. Continuing to add to your network will add to yours.

One of the main aspects in business is to give value to other people, but to be consistent is the key. Using whatever medium you wish to convey a positive message. Giving value to others will help you leverage onto the next stage of securing business. It is about building your reputation within the business community.

A experiência que adquiri ao longo de 21 anos de carreira é ser receptivo, agir com empatia, contribuir para o crescimento profissional do outro de faz crescer proporcionalmente, evitar concorrência desleal e é importante entender quais os valores s?o importantes e fazem sentido na sua vivência profissional e pessoal, acreditar no que faz. Isso fortalece o vínculo com os colegas, gera admira??o e mantém-se a referencia de um bom profissional, alguém que vai lembrar da sua atua??o no trabalho mesmo quando n?o estiver mais partilhando desta parceria.

To some extent, I disagree with obtaining feedback from colleagues. We generally assume that colleagues and supervisor's have objective feedback about our performance, attitude, and views. However, it would be prudent to solicit feedback from a neutral party. Someone who can assess tangible results and draw objective feedback. Human nature errs in judgement especially when assessing those closer. Hint: AI can also provide objective feedback!

Souvent les anciens collègues nous connaissent bien, dans nos qualités et nos défauts, et leur avis peut être juste, le réseau peut etre commun et les échanges salutaires à chaque partie.

There is a fine line between objective feedback and downright lies. if you haven't done your job day in and day out, then the yearly review is just a joke. I use to have a boss his name should have been richard cranium. he would suck up to people when he wanted something and liked people, and would be neglectful of others. so, you may want and seek feedback to enable you to learn, the audience must be sufficiently intelligent and receptive in order to recognise this need. If you are getting nowehre, go above their heads. and voice their concerns, as they are usually not for the company but for theselves.

Feedback is important, but it is important to also tell someone when they can improve. A lot of people get stuck in giving feedback when something goes according to plan and not giving feedback when it doesn't. A good practice is after every presentation, delivery, or meeting to ask the people that participated to provide feedback. Something as simple as, one thing you did well, one place where I can improve. You can offer them the same back.

You always have to be learning! Everyday is a chance to learn more. More about the business of real estate, more about people, more about negotiating, always learning!

They say that politics and religion are the two things you never talk about... but there might be more. If you know the person well, you know what's okay to get into, and what's not (for instance, sensitivity around sports rivalries). If you don't know the person as well on a personal basis, keep the conversations to business. A favorite way for me to reach out is to just ask how I might be able to help them be more successful this week, month or quarter. It's a genuine offer (don't make one if it isn't), and it's a good conversation starter. You don't have to use mine, though. Come up with your own methods that best fit your relationships.

One thing I've found helpful is reflecting on what one would do if you were the other party. Practicing 'being in the other person shoes' cultivates professional empathy which is critical in interpersonal and professional relationships.

Muitas vezes n?o aproveitamos o profissional naquilo que ele tem de melhor e competência. Colocamos atividades que eles fazem, porém todos fazem e n?o passamos a eles aquilo que eles s?o excelentes. é como um técnico de uma equipe escalar um atleta em posi??o que eles n?o conseguem render.

O conhecimento do perfil comportamental dos ex-colegas é de suma importancia, pois definirá a forma de se comunicar e até aonde poderá ir sem que o outro se sinta ofendido. Têm pessoas que ajudam por prazer, faz parte dos seus valores o compartilhar conhecimentos e interagir com quem quer que deseje, no entanto, têm pessoas que s?o mais introvertidas e só v?o até um certo limite na intera??o, para extrair o máximo desse perfil é necessário ser assertivo nas perguntas e tratar de assuntos mais técnicos e menos pessoais, dessa forma essas pessoas se sentem valorizadas e se abrem para o compartilhar do conhecimento.

Always keep the relationship professional. Once the line is crossed from a professional relationship to a “personal” relationship, there is no going back (especially with the opposite sex)!

This is one of my favorite uses for LinkedIn. When you keep former colleagues as connections, you can see their now jobs, promotions, etc. You'll also be aware though other channels of major publications, talks, honors. Use this information to comment and congratulate them on this platform, by email, or whatever format they would value.

We should always be there to celebrate and lift up accomplishments and milestones. That little note could mean a lot and maybe lead to a valuable conversation. Celebrate with the people you have a relationship with, they deserve it. Don't forget to show appreciation to those who have helped you along your journey. You will be surprised who is watching your journey and be inspired by it!

Authenticity and genuine appreciation go a long way. Keep it brief and sincere and let the other person respond however they wish.

A maioria dos lideres tem dificuldades nisto e é super importante reconhecer pessoas, quando é mais fácil ( n?o deveria ser) reconhecer o negativo, deixar claro os erros e conquistas muitos lideres n?o reconhecem.

Celebrate the high and the low's. we learn by making mistakes. Admittedly mistakes can make you or break not only your career but your life. mistakes should be look at and discussed and the celebration should be th realisation of the outcome and future wins from doing it right everytime

When I emigrated to Canada in 1981, I kept in touch with several of my old workmates. When I went back home for a holiday, I always made a point of spending time with them. They were a significant influence, and unique relationships are sometimes difficult to develop. Social media is a lot easier to stay in touch now than at the time. A simple text to check in and see if they are okay or a phone call occasionally can brighten your day as well as theirs.

Career paths our parents experienced are not how we experience them today. Legacy thinking around careers & work are still ingrained in us, yet we know linear career progression and 'job for life' no longer exists. The pace of change has tripled over the last 5 years, & 10% of skills we require for a career become redundant every year. Reinvention is the only way organisations can remain competitive & relevant & the ability to collaborate & move with the industry relies heavily on connected ecosystems & collaboration. Shared language, values & approaches are key. Former colleagues have the advantage of understanding your business, knowing your values & identifying alignment & mutual opportunities. Build the win/win & aligned value

Manage your expectations. You can do everything right when attempting to reconnect with a former co-worker and they may not have interest in reconnecting. You may also discover that some of your prior relationships weren’t as good as you thought. Don’t dwell on it too long, reflect but move on.

Eu trabalho em uma área que se restringe a uma regi?o demográfica pequena e existe muita rotatividade de profissionais nas empresas, eu percebi, muito cedo, que manter uma boa rela??o entre ex-colegas e ex-chefes é de suma importancia para se manter ativo neste meio.

Re-connecting with a former colleague shouldn’t really be a random thing you should do. Try and find out why you’d like to re-connect. It could be that you and that former colleague of yours want to learn something new from each other. There’s always an underlying purpose behind why you re-connect with a former colleague. You’ll need them in the long-run for important stuff and vice versa. So cherish those professional relationships you have with your former colleagues whilst you can.