In order to learn how to build relationships, it’s important to understand what makes for a meaningful relationship. That’s the topic of this next post in our relationship series (see also: The Importance of Relationships, 7 Types of Work Relationships and the 5 Stages of Relationships). A meaningful relationship is characterized as a relationship that… Read more

Yesterday we talked about the 5 stages of relationships. To help you better understand the stages, here’s a diagram of the stages along with the key characteristics of each (click on the image to make it larger)… Read more

The next topic in our current series on relationships is the five stages of relationships (previous topics include the importance of relationships at work and 7 types of work relationships). The stages of relationships (based on George Levinger’s model) help us understand how we can move from type of work relationship to another. If you… Read more

Now that we’ve covered the importance of relationships at work, let’s talk about the types of work relationships that exist. Understanding the different types can help you determine the role your existing relationships play, and which ones you may be lacking. First and foremost, not all work relationships are created equal–some will help propel your… Read more