by Peter Lijnse | Nov 7, 2025 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management
Most leaders believe they’re good at building relationships. Yet many quietly wonder why some teams are hard to connect with or why some conversations stall. The truth is, even well-intentioned leaders can unintentionally exclude people—not out of malice, but because...
by Peter Lijnse | Sep 12, 2025 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management, Business Relationship Manager
Every leader knows that results depend on more than just strategy and execution—they also rely on relationships. Yet many leaders eventually hit a wall. You may find yourself asking: Why aren’t my partnerships as effective as they could be? Why does collaboration...
by Peter Lijnse | Jun 22, 2025 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management
Change is inevitable in any organization, but some periods feel more turbulent than others. Economic pressures demand cost-cutting. A new C-level executive signals a cultural shift. Restructuring announcements ripple through teams. Strategic priorities get rewritten....
by Peter Lijnse | Apr 24, 2025 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management
People are often drawn to what isn’t working. The friction points. The missed expectations. The endless loop of fixing and firefighting. And while it’s important to understand the challenges, constantly focusing on what’s broken can have a real impact—on your energy,...
by Peter Lijnse | Feb 24, 2025 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management, Business Relationship Manager
A Path to Collaborative Success Organizations often establish Business Relationship Management (BRM) teams to drive collaboration, align strategic goals, and deliver tangible value. Yet, despite the potential of BRM to transform how departmental teams work together,...
by Peter Lijnse | Jan 21, 2025 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management, Business Relationship Manager
Business relationship management (BRM) is vital in organizations, driving alignment between various departments, supporting strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration. However, while training is often available for BRM teams, it’s not enough to prepare them...