10 Questions to Ask When Building Relationships

(these questions were co-developed with Lori Cohen Consulting)

How do you build relationships and get to know your people?

At any time of the year, when forming new relationships or re-forming team dynamics, the following questions will allow you to best support those you’re working with. Lori and I have used these questions in our coaching, supervisory, and student advisory relationships.

Some people conflate relationship-building with creating a “family environment” or prying into people’s personal lives. I’m a firm believer in healthy boundaries. I do not think that a work environment has to “feel like family” in order to be considered thriving. I DO believe that getting to know the needs, expectations, and professional aspirations of those we serve builds a strong foundation for a dynamic working relationship. One that is poised to navigate tensions and conflict that may arise over time.

How will you put “relationship before task” and proactively plan to build relationships among your team? How will you be intentional about taking a human-centered approach to your leadership and team development?

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