BBT: CREATING EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT RELATIONSHIPS (Part 1)!

Good day happy people! A warm welcome to the most educative and inspiring breakfast talk; the Believe breakfast talk, hosted by 'Tobi Shobayo. And for this week, i'll be sharing with you:

CREATING EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT RELATIONSHIPS (Part 1)!

Relationships of all kinds are often perceived as very delicate things, that require extra effort to maintain. However, a relationship can also be something that can provide security and can also be long lasting despite many trials. I'm thinking you will agree with me that this topic is very timely. These are moments when you must reviewing your life or organisation's dealing. And to a larger extent, you will observe that where you or your organisation is, is as a result of relationships, with people; families, friends and foes, and utmostly with God, if you are so much a spiritual person (on a lighter mood though). Relationships are so important, but building an effective and lasting relationships is more important and a necessity for several reasons. For example, in a group or organization, the well being of the people depends on how efficient and effective that group or organization works. The group or organization is also dependent on how the members work well with the management. An ineffective group or organization can really be very frustrating. And people or other entities who depend on these groups or organization also suffer.

Society is defined as a web of relationships, which requires all parties to work and contribute their share in order to achieve a common goal. Having a relationship that is good, where cooperation and respect are manifested, can make society work better. In this way, each member works for the good of the whole and towards achieving a common goal. This can only be attained with effective and efficient relationships.

Understanding the other parties' feeling and position creates an effective and efficient relationship. The easiest method to understand what is important to another party is to ask them what they want and listen to what they have to say. When the other party realizes this, they would feel the importance given to them.

Effective and efficient relationships require parties to openly express their feelings and positions on all matters pertinent on the relationship. Assuming that the other party understands our needs and give us when we need it without asking for it is not a good practice. 

Respect is the key to relationship. In order to create a more effective relationship, parties should treat each other with respect. We can show respect just by listening to the other party and by trying sincerely to understand how they function. You can also show respect to other parties by confirming that they are doing everything they can. The opposite of respect is quick forming of judgements based on unfounded facts and prejudice. Respect is the very foundation for a great relationship. This also means respecting yourself and respecting others.

That's it for today, i'll continue with you on this topic next monday. On behalf of myself and Believe Network, we are saying 'Compliments of the season'. Enjoy this season!

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