This document discusses strategies for making connections to help organizations grow design capabilities. It begins by providing background on Nick Cochran's career and how making a simple connection early on changed his life's course. It then outlines challenges that can exist in large enterprises like unclear direction and work being done in silos. The rest of the document presents three strategies for making connections: 1) Treat every conversation as an opportunity by asking meaningful questions, 2) Explore connections beyond your own silo through various means, and 3) Get connections out of your head by sharing insights and how they may help others. Leaders are encouraged to create opportunities for conversations and sharing. The goal is to make connections that bring clarity to enterprise chaos through a continuous effort to