We are SOCIABLE

In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to create meaningful connections with others has never been more important. Whether this means personal or professional relationships, being sociable is a fundamental quality that we use to create alignment and value at DATS.

To me, being sociable is about being able to connect with my colleagues and clients on a genuine level, fostering positive relationships and being friendly, approachable and interested in the people around me. As a team, it means to value and participate in social connections, and always think about building these positive and fulfilling relationships.

At DATS, we are more than just an agency. We are committed to getting involved and getting to know who our clients really are; we recognise that we're all people, and we love to learn about our clients both in business and in their personal lives! It is not enough for us to just be in touch when we have a result to share. We send our clients regular updates about everything we think is important - this of course includes results, but it also highlights opportunities we have found, leads we are chasing, our plans for the next steps, and more. We consistently check in to ensure there is always communication on both parts, we care how our clients are feeling and how we can support them by them asking for their sales figures or bookings so we can see the tangible impact we are making. All of these allow us to be approachable for our clients, allowing us to build strong, significant relationships to create alignment and add value.

Being sociable doesn’t just extend to our clients; it is what makes our team who we are. Part of this comes down to collaboration, which is essential in today’s interconnected world. Of course this shines through in a business setting as our team combine our unique skills, knowledge and resources to achieve common goals. Sociability enhances collaboration by fostering a positive and inclusive environment where people feel comfortable sharing their ideas and expertise, leading to the creation of innovative solutions that drive positive change and add significant value to projects and initiatives.

We sit down for brainstorming sessions on a regular basis and check in with one another to see what we can do to improve, we talk about what we have seen or learned in the media recently that can help us, and we even set up a book club! For anyone who hasn’t done this, we cannot recommend it enough - the open nature of a book club has been great to increase transparency and fun debates among our team, strengthening our bond and contributing to the strong culture we are so proud of.

The importance of sociability in creating alignment and value cannot be overstated. It is the key in building real relationships, communicating effectively and collaborating in our personal relationships and professional endeavors. This tool has the power to transform the way we connect with people, and we encourage everyone to embrace sociability the way we do!