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<\/a>Excerpts from the guide:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\nWhy bother with work relationships?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
I sometimes hear people saying \u201cI\u2019m a technical person, I don\u2019t need emotional intelligence\u201d, or making a similar statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a technical person myself, I understand why, because in a broad sense, our main tasks involve dealing with complex technology to solve problems for people who are less technical than us. It is then logical to ask why<\/strong> we should invest our precious time in developing skills that are unrelated to the technology<\/strong> itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor me, one important reason is that we tend to interact very frequently with people<\/strong> and depend on each other<\/strong> for information, support and access to various tools and technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith healthy work relationships, the interactions become more enjoyable and efficient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the benefits of stronger work relationships?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
I can see various benefits <\/strong>of developing strong work relationships with people inside and outside the company (e.g. clients and customers):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- It feels good<\/strong> to work with people we know. We need social interaction and since we are spending so much time at the office, why not make it enjoyable?<\/li>
- Having shared goals<\/strong> with others and building something together<\/strong> creates a sense of belonging<\/strong> and meaning<\/strong>, which are powerful human needs.<\/li>
- They might provide guidance and support<\/strong> when we are in need.<\/li>
- They will be less critical<\/strong> towards us when we make mistakes and more focused on what needs to be done to fix them.<\/li>
- It\u2019s easier to negotiate<\/strong> anything with people we have good work relationships with.<\/li>
- Having strong connections within the company (or even simply being known by others), minimizes the chances of us being let go<\/strong>, when the company goes through difficult times.<\/li>
- People are not bound to a single company. When we need to change jobs, they can recommend us<\/strong> to other companies or even facilitate new business opportunities<\/strong> for us, if we have built a history of mutual trust and appreciation<\/strong>.<\/li>
- If we ever start a business<\/strong> and need a team of competent and reliable people<\/strong>, we will be in a better position to negotiate with them than most other companies.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why bother with work relationships?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
I sometimes hear people saying \u201cI\u2019m a technical person, I don\u2019t need emotional intelligence\u201d, or making a similar statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a technical person myself, I understand why, because in a broad sense, our main tasks involve dealing with complex technology to solve problems for people who are less technical than us. It is then logical to ask why<\/strong> we should invest our precious time in developing skills that are unrelated to the technology<\/strong> itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For me, one important reason is that we tend to interact very frequently with people<\/strong> and depend on each other<\/strong> for information, support and access to various tools and technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With healthy work relationships, the interactions become more enjoyable and efficient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n I can see various benefits <\/strong>of developing strong work relationships with people inside and outside the company (e.g. clients and customers):<\/p>\n\n\n\n To obtain your free copy, simply subscribe to the Balance Crafters Newsletter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are the benefits of stronger work relationships?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Getting your free copy of the PDF guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n