When you spend the majority of your time at work with your co-workers, itβs important to be able to get along with them. Here, Carol Williams from iMindQ presents her top five tips for building positive relationships with your colleagues.
1 Listen up β When youβre having a conversation with your colleagues, really listen to them. By actively listening, youβre showing that youβre interested in what they have to say and you might even learn something useful.
2 Share your experiences β While you donβt have to share every detail of your life with your co-workers, itβs always helpful to talk about lessons youβve learned that are relevant to the situation. It makes you seem knowledgeable and approachable.
3 You canβt be friends with everybody β Building positive relationships with your colleagues doesnβt mean you have to be friends with everybody, especially if youβre in a position of power. Itβs fine to be open and friendly, but donβt try to force it with people who keep their distance. Be professional and avoid non-business conversations with them.
4 Face to face is key β Itβs possible that not all your colleagues work in the same office, in which case itβs important to make time for face-to-face meetings. This is the best way to show you value their input and care about their wellbeing.
5 Evaluate the company culture β Understand your companyβs culture to figure out the best way to engage with your colleagues. One of the worst things you can do is approach the situation without doing your research.
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