We prove and maintain constant credibility. By consistently delivering on ourcommitments (and even admitting tothe occasionalmistake), weearnthecredibility of those around us.
There is no way of knowing whether such an arrangement has been choreographed, with both Ms Bhutto and Gen Musharraf only playing to the galleries toearncredibility before they do what has been agreed.
More importantly it engenders trust among the rest of the executive team, giving the IT team the credibilityto push strategic plans, attend board meetings, and to a greater extent earn a place among the direct reports to the CEO.