Categories: All - relationships - professionalism - wellbeing - networking

by Katharine L 5 years ago

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Types of relationship

Building and maintaining positive relationships in various settings is crucial for personal and professional development. At home, helping parents or guardians not only prepares individuals for independent living but also fosters a supportive and respectful environment, potentially reducing familial tension.

Types of relationship

Maintaining positive relationships

In the workplace

Build your interpersonal skills
Think about how your actions and attitudes impact on...

The clients you may support

The organisation you work for

How you are viewed as a colleague - would you hire you?

The team you work with

Online

Only take part in online groups and conversations where you feel safe and supported
Make the most of professional networking opportunities
Before you post, consider whether you would say the same in person

Think about how are your online relationships impacting on your...

Career

Building positive professional network links could help boost your career opportunities

If a potential employer saw how you interact with others online, what would they think?

Wellbeing

Are your conversations with people online having a positive or negative impact on your mindset or mental health?

At home

Helping your parents/guardians/homeowners

To show support and respect

This may help family members feel more valued and potentially avoid tension

To help you prepare for living independently

At college

Practice your key British Values

Respect and tolerance of other opinions and beliefs will help avoid conflict and maintain a working relationship or friendship with people from different backgrounds or with different viewpoints

In the workplace and in everyday life, you may have to deal with people who you don't necessarily agree with

You may need to deal with clients who disagree with you

You may need to work in a team with people who have a different perspective to you

Follow behaviour guidelines in the Student Code of Conduct
Why?

To practice professional behaviour as would be expected in the workplace

To avoid actions and consequences which may jeopardise your education or career

To help build good professional relationships with peers and staff