We sometimes seem wired to adopt the goals of the people around us, particularly when we develop a close relationship with them. Of course, that can be a positive or negative thing depending on what the people around us are doing. For that reason, we have to be careful to surround ourselves with other people who are engaging in behaviours that we would like to see in ourselves. If one is unable to feel adequate enough within a group or is not fully comfortable with themselves, there is a chance one may conform in order to fit in. ‘The more insecure people feel, the more conformist they become.’- John Elder.
Once people start going out together the next filter is the similarity of attitudes and values. When people share similar attitudes and beliefs it makes communication easier and enable the relationship to progress. However, if they think differently and share few views about the world, communication may be difficult. At this stage people with different attitudes, values and interests may be filtered out and the relationship may not continue. Once a couple have become
| Channels of communications | Understanding and bonding are developed which helps in building relationships. | Actual performance and its achievement suffer as too much emphasis is given on relationships. | Conflict Resolution | Resolves problems and conflicts and trains the members in honing this skill for future course of actions. | There may not be any conflict thus precious organizational resource may be wasted. | Consequences | Innovativeness and creativity among members are developed.
Restating what the speaker has said makes certain that there is a common understanding between the listener and the speaker. Active listening can also give the speaker confidence that the listener is interested in what the speaker has to say. When people are in conflict, they often contradict each other. This tends to make people defensive, and they will either lash out or withdraw and say nothing more. However, if they feel that people are really attuned to their concerns and want to listen, they are likely to explain in detail what they feel and why.
Sticking to principles of practice means that quality should be assured, tasks are covered and that actions are also recorded appropriately and accurately. If there are any challenges then security and confidence comes from a job well done in accordance with the codes of practice .there may be temptations to exceed the role to become a friends rather than a worker. Whilst befriending is acceptable a closer relationship might contribute both to dependency and exceeding a role. For example undertaking medication dosage or exceeding the brief by engaging in family conflict for example or accepting gifts. All could compromise the role of the worker and lead to unfortunate consequences for all.
Letting them make decisions for themselves. Giving them independence. It will build relationships and give individuals confidence to express feelings which they may not be aware is abuse. Promoting choice and rights can empowers an individual. It offers choices which can reduce the likeliness of abuse.
For reasons, like long distance, jealousy, and changes definitely cause people to stop being friends. The first reason why the people stop being friends is distance. Long distance relationships have to be maintained with the by trying to keep the relation, but it is very difficult when people cannot see each other face to face every day. Although they have access to the Internet to chat with their friends, it will never replace the real feelings. Moreover, time difference is another problem because one person’s schedule may be totally different from his/her friend.
Being fully honest with each other will help the couple understand each other. This will be beneficial to both persons so later on they won’t have issues that could hurt their relationship. For example if both persons have different goals or ideas they should talk about this. Instead of arguing with each other because they have different goals they should support and motivate each other to meet those goals. Another example could be differences in personality.
Valuing colleagues expertise is essential because everyone has different experiences so there is always something new you can learn from other people in life. Open communication gains trust, respect and also makes for a better learning environment. Communication also helps, if you start to ‘gossip’ others may not be open to this, but also because some ‘gossip’ get lost in translation. If you respect others then they will then respect you, making the environment you work in a nicer place to be. You won’t go too far wrong in life if you always treat others the way you expect to be
Effective communication skills include listening, asking questions, and role reversal. By listening carefully each person can learn what the other has to say so that an agreement can be reached to resolve the conflict. Asking questions is also crucial to effectual bargaining. Negotiators acquire helpful information about the other person’s position or needs in a situation by asking correct questions (Lewicki, Saunders, & Barry, 2006). Role reversal is also a valuable tool in negotiations.