Reaching Out to People You've Never Met at a Company

i'm a big believer in reaching out to people that perhaps you've never met at a company. O there's nothing more important to your own growth at a company than learning cross functional. Instead of asking for that person's time, what about instead saying, hi larry or linda or mike, i'd love to ten minutes of your time so i can learn more about your role. And then your building a relationship that will end at being helpful later when you do need that person's help or perspective.