Managing Relationships
Leadership is a relationship between people who have come together to accomplish a task based on the vision of the leader. Even if the leader’s vision is outstanding, if she cannot secure commitment and agreement from her staff, she won’t be able to make the vision happen. A leader needs to establish relationships with her staff that will allow them to come together and work together effectively and efficiently. Therefore, these relationships should be of utmost importance to leaders and potential leaders.
Whether in a leadership, managerial or supporting role in the workplace, developing and maintaining relationships is pivotal in determining the success of your tasks or responsibilities. If you are in a leadership position, you must be concerned with developing and sharing your vision of the future and getting your staff to buy into or commit to your vision and your direction.
Training Goal
After you complete this module, you will better understand the strategies that allow you to shape effective relationships in the workplace.
Key Concepts
- Professional and personal relationships
- Establishing and maintaining boundaries
- Establishing priorities – our own and others