The document discusses how to develop positive work relationships. It emphasizes that establishing good relationships between managers and employees is key to a positive workplace. Some tips include communicating well, resolving conflicts early, setting boundaries between work and personal relationships, treating all coworkers with respect, and focusing on priorities at work. When relationships get difficult, the strategies suggested are to listen to understand others, see things from their perspective, and stay focused on principles while remaining constructive.

1. How to Develop a Positive
Work Relationship

2. • Tom Hallett
– http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/good-relationships.htm
• Amanda Haddaway
– http://www.careerealism.com/workplace-relationships/
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positive-relationships
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How to Develop a Positive Work Relationship
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3. • 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

4. • 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

5. • 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

6. • 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

7. • 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

8. • 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

9. 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.

10. • 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

11. • 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

12. • 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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