Developing Positive Relationships at Work
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to have healthy relationships in the workplace, allowing them to be more effective and productive, while maintaining a positive and encouraging work environment.
Skill Level
Foundational
Time Commitment
Weekly Time Committment
60 Minutes/Week
Duration
3 Weeks
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Communicates
- Solves Problems
Course Overview
It is vital that employees feel connected and supported by subordinates, peers, and leaders. Employees with good working relationships handle conflicts effectively and treat each other with mutual respect. When the work environment promotes this kind of culture, employees have higher morale and productivity.
In this course, we will explore the impact of positive intentions and assumptions and examine methods to build positive relationships. We will identify strategies for interacting with others that will help you to develop a supportive, encouraging, and positive environment in your workplace.
Completing this course will help you:
- Discover the importance your mentality has on developing positive relationships.
- Identify methods to build positive relationships.
- Define and utilize strategies for positive interactions with others.
Learning Path
Session 1 - The Mental Game of Developing Positive Relationships
This session will highlight the powerful role your mentality plays in building strong relationships. In this session, you will recognize the impact positive intentions and assumptions about others have on relationships. We will also explore the importance of thinking before reacting to a situation and examine how establishing trust will enable you to have the best positive relationships in your workplace.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 2 - Building a Positive Relationship with Others
In this session, we will identify methods to build positive relationships. We will explore how clear communication and discussing your expectations will have a positive effect on relationships. Then, we will examine how building trust, showing respect, and being loyal to those who are absent positively impact relationships.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 3 - Interacting with Others
In this session, we will learn how showing empathy, finding commonality, and giving credit where it’s due all benefit healthy relationships. We will also discover how to face differences directly, but with respect, while maintaining strong relationships in the workplace.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Communicates
- Solves Problems
Why people choose LEL for Leadership Development
The insights from this course have changed how I approach leadership. I now feel equipped to handle challenges more effectively and inspire my team every day.
An invaluable experience! The practical strategies and hands-on exercises helped me build strong leadership skills that I apply daily in my role.
Frequently asked questions
How do you build positive relationships at work?
It starts with the mental game: assuming positive intent, thinking before reacting, and establishing trust. The course then adds habits like clear communication, showing respect, and being loyal to people who are not in the room.
How is this different from a general communication course?
It focuses on the mindset and interpersonal habits that create a supportive, encouraging culture, including empathy, finding common ground, and facing differences directly but respectfully.
Who benefits from this course?
Anyone who works in a team and wants healthier, more productive relationships, including managers and HR professionals building a cohesive culture.
Can it help with tension or a difficult colleague?
Yes. It covers how to handle disagreement with respect and how your own assumptions shape whether a relationship improves or sours.
How long is the course?
Three weekly live sessions of about an hour each, facilitator-led, with practice between sessions.
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