Workplace Relationships
Workplace Co-op Module 3 Review
Communication Skills
- Effective communication is necessary for workplace success
- The goal of communication is to create a mutual understanding between the sender and the receiver
- There are appropriate times to use both the formal and informal communication channels
- Listening and silence are effective tools for effective communication
Accountability and Workplace Relationships
- Take responsibility for the job you perform by being accountable for your actions
- Keep workplace friendships positive
- It is best to refrain from dating anyone at work
- Practice good etiquette at social functions that occur within the office
Teamwork, Motivation and Leadership
- Most companies use teams to accomplish goals
- A good team member is one who does his or her job in a manner that is productive toward the end project
- Communication is a key element of effective teamwork
- Motivation is an internal drive that causes you to behave a certain way
Conflict and Negotiation
- A natural element of working with others is conflict
- How you deal with conflict determines your maturity level and professionalism
- Attempt to resolve conflict at the lowest level, as soon as possible
- Recognize the warning signs and take appropriate precautions to decrease the probability that you become a victim of workplace violence
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