Human beings are social animals. They crave for friendship, relationships and emotional support in every phase of their lives. Positive and healthy interactions give food to man’s intellect. Healthy relationships boost creativity and flexibility. Good work relationships are very important to stay focused on your job. You also get space to nurture your skills and better opportunities for career growth. You need to work on building a good working relationship with your boss, teammates, customers, suppliers and key stakeholders. After finding a suitable job for yourself, you should concentrate on building a positive working relationship with your colleagues. Your relationship with your professional circle should be based on the following characteristics:
Basic Courtesy
On your first day, greet people warmly. Maintain eye contact and refer to people by their name. A simple ‘Hi’ is the stepping stone of a good professional relationship.
Trust
Trust is the foundation of all healthy relationships. You and your teammates should support each other to complete any project. Once you and your team start bonding, communication becomes easy and effective. Both sides should be able to express their thoughts and opinions openly.
Mutual respect
You should respect the people of your team. As a new employee, you should patiently hear their inputs and ideas. When you show respect for your colleagues, they openly accept you. Teaming up becomes easy. They also ask about your inputs and insights. In this way, you and your co-workers can find better solutions for a project.
Appreciate others
As a new employee, you should show your willingness to learn from your seniors. Initially, you can face many challenges and difficulties in a different work atmosphere. Appreciate the efforts of the coworkers who come forward to help you and give you valuable inputs about the work culture. If someone is performing very well, compliment him genuinely. These gestures can open many doors to a solid relationship with your colleagues.
Respect other’s time
You face many challenges in your new role. First few days you may need the guidance and support of other teammates, but remember they also have some other work on their shoulders. Do not depend too much on them. Do not hang around their cubicles when they are busy with some other person. Wait till they finish their phone conversation. Ask only what you need. Do not ask casual or personal questions, while in office. You should maintain a line between personal and professional life.
Be flexible
You should be able to accept different opinions within your office. Many times, there can be differences of opinion with your colleagues, but you should not challenge it aggressively. Be patient and consider all pros and cons of the proposals. You should also accept the diversity of culture in your workplace.
Avoid gossiping
Stay out of office politics. It can hamper your growth as a professional. If you are having any conflict or difficulty with any person, do not crib or complain about it inside your office. It can ruin your impression as a person in the workplace. Your colleagues will not trust you.
Before you join a new company, improve your EI (emotional intelligence). It will help you understand the emotions and needs of your seniors and co-workers. Always be positive. Your positive vibe can make you a winner in your new job.
