Guru on Your Side
After I gave the first Brown Bag on the new idea, one of the attendees commented, “This is good stuff but no one knows you. You should talk to Jeff or Randy. If they like it, then others will follow.” I immediately went to see these senior programmers and sure enough, at the next Brown Bag, attendance doubled and most of the newcomers told me, “Jeff (or Randy) said I should hear about this.” I was grateful for the help!
Enlist the support of senior-level people who are esteemed by members of the organization.
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