Steps To Positive Work Relationships For a lot of people, relationship building isnt natural or easy to do. Most refuse to admit this is a concern because it is such a basic, common sense concept. They assume they already know how to do it. Dont fall into that trap. Everyone-- even those with the most outgoing and engaging personalities--can improve their skills in this critical area. Today, we share five tips. Apply these tips to interactions with your team members, project managers, senior management, vendors, clients, direct reports and administrators. 1.Initiate conversations by asking questions. When we first meet someone it can be a bit intimating. We often dont know what to say or how to say it. Asking questions is a great way for you to listen and let the other person share. They will feel closer to you when they have shared about themselves and you demonstrate youre interested in what they have to say. Then share something about yourself so the relationship becomes a two-way interaction that can help establish a bond. 2. Initiate repeated interactions and communications. An important part to building relationships is to continue interacting with the person you have gotten to know. As you get to know each other better, personally and professionally, you establish a closer connection that can greatly impact your satisfaction. 3. Participate in activities with others that dont involve work. As you get to know someone, you might find similar interests that may warrant an outside the work activity. This can greatly impact relationships because you are beginning the process toward friendship. Go out to lunch together during the work day or do things in the evenings or weekends. 4. Share information. The information you share can be directly related to their work or it can be about a subject you know they will enjoy reading. You are thinking of them and helping them with the right information or content. 5. Introduce yourself at social work events. Social events like lunches/dinners with colleagues, retreats, conferences and holiday parties are good places to interact in an informal setting. If you can reach out and introduce yourself to some of the people whom you work with or whom you want to know better, youll find they are more inclined to let down their guard. Building positive relationships often provides increased resources to help you get your job done and to be more efficient. Youll enjoy greater satisfaction at work ... and so will those around you.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:30:05 +0000
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