Elements of A Working Relationship - By Simeon Adedokun

ELEMENTS OF A WORKING
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Simeon Adedokun
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A working relationship is a value adding relationship that is establishedon
clearly defined purpose and objectives. The objectives are realized on
regular basis, for the benefits of the participating partners. Realization of
the objectives on regular basis determines the functionality of the
relationship.
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1.
PURPOSE
As said earlier, a working relationship is one that is established on a clearly defined
purpose. It thus has target to be reached, which is used as the yard stick for measuring
the functionality of the relationship. True understanding of purpose will also help the
partners to be objective as they relate. A relationship without a purpose is
meaningless.
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2.
FRIENDSHIP/LOVE
Having the mutual feelings of trust and affection and the healthy behaviour that typify
relationships between friends is another central element that keeps a relationship
functioning. In more close relationships such as kinship and friendship, feeling and
showing great affections are very much important. It reassures partners that
somebody is there for them, who cares about them and will not harm but protect
them.
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3.
UNDERSTANDING
Partners in a relationship are individually different from one another–different habits,
views, behaviours, and beliefs – and it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to
change who a person really is. Knowledge about who a partner is; how he/she does
things; and what your relationship needs are is very important in making a
relationship work. A true partner is someone who gives the other partner total
freedom to be himself/herself most times, and by so doing make him/her become a
better person.
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4.
FORGIVENESS
Understanding helps the process of forgiveness. When you develop the ability to
know how someone else is feeling or what their situation is, you can forgive them if
they do something wrong. Everyone needs to learn to forgive others in order to keep
their relationship functioning.
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5.
COMMUNICATION
The role of communication in a relationship cannot be over emphasized. It is required
to have a strong and healthy relationship. Nothing comes before it and nothing
replaces it in a relationship. The biggest communication problem we have is that we
listen to our impulses and react without understanding. There is no communication
without understanding and feedback. In order to enjoy a happy and working
relationship, ensure effective communication even when you are disagreeing with
your partner.
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6.
TRUST
Although it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust anyone these days due to the level of
corruption around us, holding to the principle that we should trust God and investigate others,
trust is central to making a relationship work. There are some points in our lives when we
need to trust some people or just give them benefit of the doubt. A true relationship starts
with trust, and the same trust is needed to sustain it and make it work. Trust is easy to earn
and easy to lose if not nurtured with loyalty. Trust actually brings about fulfillment of purpose
in a relationship.
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7.
RECIPROCITY
A relationship that is said to be a working one should involve mutual exchange of
favours, privileges and obligations. A relationship where only one party performs all
the responsibilities and gives favours at all times is usually boring. A relationship
should benefit all partners involved andharm none.
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8.
RESPECT
Respect, they say, is reciprocal. It is a feeling of admiration and deference toward a
partner. To command respect, you need to respect others especially a partner in a
relationship. Prioritizing a partnercan help to show respect for him/her.
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9.
COMMITMENT: INVESTMENT AND SACRIFICE
Entering into a relationship is an investment of your life into your partner’s and your
partner’s into yours. It involves sacrifice of things that are valuable or important to
you. It is actually rewarding if established on a good purpose. A relationship without
commitment from one of the parties is not satisfying to the other party/parties
involved, negating reciprocity. Every relationship has what it takes – time, energy or
other resources–to run effectively to fulfill its purpose. Partners involved in any
relationship should becommitted
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and devoted to taking up their responsibilities towards making the relationship
functioning and better on regularbasis.
“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes
but no plans.” - Peter Drucker
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10.
APPRECIATION
Everyone needs to appreciate and be appreciated. Appreciation goes a long way in
keeping a relationship running. Always appreciate your partner and don’t take his
favours and kind actions for granted. Value your partner’s qualities highly and always
express it to him/her.
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11.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Any relationship that does not cause increase, situational changes and progress in
some aspects of partners’ lives is not worth continuing. If you engage in any kind of
relationship (kinship, friendship or business) that adds no value to your life, it is
advisable you quit.
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We need one another to grow in life. We engage in different kinds of relationships
including kinship (relation by blood or marriage), friendship, and business
relationships at some points to satisfy some needs, improve our status and cause
change and progress in various aspects of our lives. When entering into a relationship,
everyone should ensure that there is a clearly defined purpose for the relationship so
that the expected result can be achieved out of it. Purpose gives direction of actions
towards achieving a desired result. In addition, every party should be ready to give
their relationship what it takes to keep functioning as expected in order to meet their
relationship needs.
CONCLUSION
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THANK YOU!
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SimeonAyoade Adedokun
2015
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Adedokun, S. (2015). Courtship is Essential. Ogbomosho, Nigeria:
SIMDOL Plus.
Adedokun, S. (2015). Determine to Make Your Marriage Work.
Ogbomosho, Nigeria: SIMDOL Plus.
WORK CITED
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Man is created a social being that cannot live a fulfilled life without
relating in a community of men. No matter how generally social a man
maybe in a large community, he will still have a small group of close
friends or a person he/she relates with independently [consciously or
unconsciously] at some points, even if he/she is a Lone Ranger. Invariably,
we need one another directly or indirectly in our life journeys, therefore it
should be borne in mind that every relationship (be it kinship, friendship,
or business relationship) should be endeavored to satisfy a particular
reason. It is sodisheartening that some people
ADDENDUM
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enter into, and some are still in, relationships that neither add value to
their lives nor the lives of their partners. When entering into a
relationship, ensure that it is a functioning one that can add values to the
lives of others as you add value to your own life.
Simeon Adedokun
October2015
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Simeon Ayoade Adedokun is a teacher, facilitator, motivational speaker, ICT
Professional, Entrepreneur and Career Builder and an Author. He has written books
and articles on different subjects.
Simeon is an efficient, organized, accomplished and proactive professional with an
entrepreneurial and teaching spirit, and unrivaled drive with strong administrative
background; possessing a proven ability to contribute to an organization at both
strategic and operational level when delivering management and teaching strategies,
and ICT operations.
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