Building Successful Work Relationships
- 2 Days Course
- Language: English
Introduction:
In today’s interdependent workplace, no one succeeds alone. Strong professional networks and trust-based connections are the foundation of effective collaboration, productivity, and career growth. Yet mapping work relationships and bridging different behavioral styles can be a complex task.
The Building Successful Work Relationships training course equips you with practical strategies to build rapport, reduce conflict, and foster collaboration across teams and levels. You’ll learn how to identify interdependencies, engage with colleagues effectively, and develop a network that supports both individual and organizational success. This course is also approved for 14 PDUs | 14 CDUs, making it valuable for both career and certification requirements.
Objectives:
Understand the importance of effective work relationships
Identify the interdependencies between you and your colleagues
Communicate effectively to create rapport and connect with others
Engage with and maintain your network of professional relationships
Use quality dialogue to focus discussion toward mutual outcomes
Develop collaborative, trust-based relationships that achieve meaningful results
Course Outline:
The Importance of Work Relationships
- Expectations of work relationships
- Value and impact of strong relationships
Mapping Your Work Relationships
- A network of relationships
- Mapping work relationships
- Languages of appreciation
Identifying Interdependencies
- Clarifying purpose
- Systems thinking
- Analyzing interdependencies
Bridging Work Styles
- Understanding behavioral styles
- Strengths and trouble spots
- Strategies for bridging different styles
Building Your Network
- Relationships, communication, and results
- Networking principles
- Reputation management
Collaborating for Success
- Understanding personalities
- Aspects of trust
- Recognizing blind spots