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and energy building a great relationship— why throw
it out? First, at the time of exit, decide if the depart-
ing employee has the executive sponsorship to be
invited to join the distinguished alumni network.
Then, collect from departing employees all the infor-
mation that the company needs to maintain a long-
term relationship. This includes things like contact
information, expertise, and what the employee might
want to help with in the future. Given the end of life-
time employment, your company shouldn’t rely on
the ability to leverage your personal relationship with
the employee; you should build organizational, as
well as personal, connectivity. The company or work
group should have a database of the following for
all ...