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Professional Relationships
Having Professional Relationships are important to have in life; they can improve your work, build bridges between colleagues, and even improve your health. There are many types of work relationships that you can have:
Co-Worker
Team-Member
Mentor
Manager
All of these types of professional relationships can better yourself within the workplace along with colleagues; by having a relationship between another, you can do your job a lot easier. You can talk to them easier and even ask for favors, if you have their back, they will have yours.
How to Build Professional Relationships
Introduce yourself! Stand out and talk to other people; go to social events and get to know more people.
After properly introducing yourself, increase the trust and respect the others have for you; don't be afraid to ask for assistance in areas you aren't familiar with, this could build a new relationship.
If you asked for help or a favor, do the same in return! This can properly demonstrate exchange of help on a professional level.
Do watch the way you word your speech when talking to others; be responsible for your own actions and always look for opportunities to improve your skills and experiences.
Avoid immature behavior/actions that way diminish your reputation; have your work ethics be an example to others. Always think of your actions before acting, being too friendly may drop your guard and you can slip up.
Tips to be successful
Build your skills in communication.
Think about what kind of relationships you want to establish.
Make time to make the relationships.
Be thankful to them.
Don't be negative.
Manage your boundaries, don't bring personal issues into the work place.
Avoid gossiping; this is unprofessional.
Listen attentively when your colleagues talk.
