How to Develop a Positive
Work Relationship

• Tom Hallett
– http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/good-relationships.htm
• Amanda Haddaway
– http://www.careerealism.com/workplace-relationships/
• Websites
– http://www.trainingmag.com/content/8-tips-developing-
positive-relationships
– http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/play_
well.htm
– http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Positive-Work-
Relationships
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
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• Establishing and maintaining
good work relationships is the
key to a positive workplace.
• Successful and effective
businesses encourage the
development of positive
relationships between managers
and employees.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Introduction

• Work relationships are important
for building a career and finding
satisfaction in your job since it
gives meaning and richness to
our work and to our lives.
• But building positive work
relationships also involves
compromising and getting to
know co-workers as individuals.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Our career and job satisfaction

• People don't work in
isolation: we need to be
working together and it is
our relationships together
that are the foundation of
an organized effort for
success.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Important

• We need to build relationships with
people one-to-one if we want them
to become involved in our group or
organization.
• We need relationships based on
trust in order to win allies and to get
supporters to our cause and our
organization.
• We all need a community of people
to share our achievements, failures
and changes.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Reasons of building up good relationships

• Avoid negative thought and
criticisms.
– Be less judgmental and more
accepting of others.
• Do Not Jump To Conclusions:
– Gather as much information as
possible.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Strategies – Building up a good relationship

• Improve Your Communication Skills:
– Listen carefully and focus on the speaker's
message. This will allow you to respond
appropriately and avoid
misunderstandings.
• Resolve Conflicts Early:
– When a negative situation arises, deal with
it as soon as possible.
– Be direct, but polite.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Strategies – Building up a good relationship

How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Strategies – Building up a good relationship
• Develop a plan of action to address
the problem with your co-worker.
– Then work together toward resolving
it, before bringing it to your supervisor.
• Set Boundaries:
– Developing friendships with co-
workers is a natural process. However,
it is important to set boundaries to
ensure that the friendship does not
interfere with your work.

• Keep your focus:
– Focus on your priorities at work, and try to
limit personal discussions to lunch breaks or
after work.
• Treat all co-workers with respect:
– Be respectful by paying attention, listening
carefully, and responding appropriately.
• Always be courteous and professional.
– Regardless of the situation, try not to be rude
and be open and honest about your feelings and
allow others to do the same.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Strategies – Building up a good relationship

• Take time to listen to each other.
• Put yourself in the other person's
shoes.
• Look at what is true about what the
other person is saying.
• Separate emotions from reality.
• Continue to appreciate and respect
each other.
• Don't give up your principles.
• Hang in there when things get hard.
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Strategies – When a relationship gets messy

• You can act independently to
improve any relationship.
• Even if the other person or group
of people is acting negatively,
you can act in a way that is
positive, respectful, constructive,
and thoughtful.
• Think of yourself as an explorer
through the mysterious fields of
relationships.
• Treasure lies ahead!
How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
Conclusion

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