The strength of a communications team is determined by the quality of its relationships with different stakeholders. From fellow advancement professionals to educational, operational, and senior leaders, to faculty, parents, students, and the wider community, there are dozens of diverse and strategically important relationships to attend to when building an effective communications operation. This presentation will review the foundational aspects of successful relationship development, help you identify your own strategic relationships, and understand how to identify and solve for the roadblocks that may be holding you back. From familiar communications projects to responding in a crisis, this workshop will help you identify areas for growth and development for your communications office.