Whoever you are, whatever you do, if you can build healthy professional relationships, you will stand out as an impressive member of your organization. You may be newly qualified and in your first job, have recently started a new job in a more senior position or be well on your way up the ladder in your career progression. Whatever your situation, you will find things work more easily if you can get along with other people. To do this, it helps to know a little about what type of person you are. If you hold a supervisory or management position you will need to be in control, not only of yourself, but also able to manage your staff and deal with a number of other stakeholders. Being an effective networker isn't something that happens by accident. This chapter deals with some of the points you should consider about yourself, before moving on to building relationships with others in the workplace.

Inspec keywords: professional aspects; employee welfare; personnel; social sciences; organisational aspects

Other keywords: supervisory position; staff management; management position; organizational issue; healthy professional relationship; corporate ladder; business relationship; career progression

Subjects: Human resource management