All of us know businesses thrive on strong relationships, so we do all we can to impress our clients and external stakeholders.
Here's how you can become the 'Go to' person and get noticed at work.

Walk around for 15 minutes everyday

Offices are like mini-families. Keep aside about 15 minutes a day to take a round, greet all the people you know with a smile and exchange pleasantries.

Give your colleagues importance

Tell a senior management executive how much you appreciate a certain colleague or subordinate. Do this in that person's presence and you would have won his/ her trust as well; besides, it will make your senior colleague respect you.

Be as specific as you can; Do remember not to sound patronising when you do this.

See/ hear your name

Since company publications are frequently read by top executives, you'll be increasing your personal PR while establishing yourself as an expert in your chosen area. It's a great way to blow your own trumpet, albeit in a sophisticated fashion.

Join a committee or task force

Join a company-wide committee, working on a committee with new people gives you an opportunity to make new contacts. It also gives you the opportunity to show your talent and skills to people who matter within the organisation.

Take up a leadership position within a task force and volunteer to lead a project.

Mediate a conflict

Workplace conflicts are most common and therein lies the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and management skills. When done correctly, it can give you amazing results.

If you are trying to resolve a workplace conflict, do not get judgemental and take sides; Keep resolution of the conflict in mind at all times; do not get involved or become emotional.

Offer a helping hand

Often, these small gestures help you build relationships and also spread a good word around about you at the workplace.

Remember -- 'what goes around comes around'. The people you help will advocate for you when it matters the most.

Your best performance

There is nothing that will give you more exposure than getting the employee of the month or quarter award at the Rewards & Recognition event. Since these awards are often given by the top management, it gives you an opportunity to put your name before the key decision makers in your organisation. Stay updated

Read industry publications, reports and magazines, and be aware of market trends. Your knowledge will reflect when you communicate with colleagues and they would look up to you for advice and information.

Don't shy away from self promotion and PR at work. If done well, it can have a positive impact and help you get ahead at work