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GENERATE POLITICAL CAPITAL
• Empower colleagues to help and mentor you by asking for input,
guidance and support.
• Look for opportunities to support initiatives sponsored by others.
• Asking someone to sponsor a priority of yours can pay huge
dividends.
• Helps you develop expertise and garner respect of peers.
• Example: Appliance Standards Bill
• Example: Solar Rebate Bill