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| National Leadership & Development Seminar 2014|
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Why, What, How …….

SESSION OBJECTIVES
 Understand WHY relationships are important.
 Understand WHAT a relationship is
 Understand HOW to build relationships, overcome barriers of
relationship building and maintain strong relationships.

Relationships with friends, co-workers, boyfriend/girlfriend
husband/wife, and family are important components of our lives.

WHY are Relationships
Important ?

NEED TO BELONG
Humans need to feel love(sexual/nonsexual) and acceptance from social groups
(family, peer groups). In fact, the need to belong is so innately ingrained that it may be strong
enough to overcome physiological and safety needs, such as children's attachment to abusive
parents or staying in abusive romantic relationships.

SOCIAL EXCHANGE
Individuals engage in relations that are rewarding in both tangible
and intangible ways. This theory is based on the idea that relationships
develop as a result of cost-benefit analyses. Individuals seek out rewards
in interactions with others and are willing to pay a cost for said rewards.

RELATIONAL SELF
Relationships are also important for the ability to help individuals develop a sense
of self. In other words, one’s emotions and behaviours are shaped by prior
relationships. Studies have shown that exposure to someone who resembles a
significant other activates specific self-beliefs, changing how one thinks about oneself
in the moment more so than exposure to someone who does not resemble a significant
other.

WHAT is a Relationship ?

A RELATIONSHIP is a strong, deep, or close association/acquaintance/bond between two or more people
that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based
on inference, love, solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment.

HOW to build relationships ?

Imagine a wheel in which you are at the hub or center and each spoke represents a relationship
with another person. Does that sound egotistical? It doesn't need to be. It takes a lot of spokes
to hold the wheel together and the wheel is what helps move the initiative along. There is
enough room in the group for everyone to create their own wheel of strong relationships.
The point is that you have to take the time to set up and sustain relationships. If you wait for
others to establish relationships with you first, you may spend a lot of time waiting.
One reminder: It doesn't make sense to form relationships just to get people to do work for you.
That won't work because people will feel used. Community builders approach relationships with
integrity. We form relationships because we genuinely like someone, because we have
something to offer that person, or because we share some common goal.
YOU ARE AT THE CENTER

AN 11-STEP PROGRAM

1. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS ONE AT A TIME.
Fortunately or unfortunately, there are no short cuts. Sending out a
newsletter helps you keep in touch with lots of folks, but it's no
substitute for getting to know a real person.

2. BE FRIENDLY AND MAKE A CONNECTION.
This may seem self-evident, but a friendly word or smile can make someone's
day. Try to find something in common: all of us want to have close
connections with our fellow humans.

3. ASK PEOPLE QUESTIONS.
People love to talk about themselves and about what they
think. If you ask people about themselves and then take the
time to listen attentively, they can become your fast friend.

4. TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOURSELF
People won't trust you unless you are willing to trust them. Tell them what you
genuinely care about and what you think.

5. GO PLACES AND DO THINGS.
When asked why he robbed banks, the robber replied, "Because that's where
the money is." If you want to make friends, you have to go where the people
are: picnics, conferences, events, fundraisers, parties, playgrounds, bowling
alleys, little league games, bake sales, etc..

6. ACCEPT PEOPLE THE WAY THEY ARE.
You don't have to agree with them all the time in order to form
a relationship with them. No one likes to be judged.

7. ASSUME OTHER PEOPLE WANT TO FORM
RELATIONSHIPS, TOO.
Underneath the crabbiest looking person is often a lonely soul hoping
someone will make a crack in their shell.

8. OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF REJECTION.
Most of us suffer from a fear of rejection, and there's only one
thing to do about that: get over it. If you want to form
relationships, plan on being rejected some of the time. You
will be richly rewarded the rest of the time with the new
relationships you have made.

9. BE PERSISTENT.
People are often shy and suspicious. It takes a while to win
trust. You can almost always form a relationship if you stick
with it.

10. INVITE PEOPLE TO GET INVOLVED.
People want to become part of something bigger than themselves.
Many people are looking for an opportunity to meet other people who
share common goals. At the worst, people will be flattered that you
invited them to join.

11. ENJOY PEOPLE.
If you genuinely enjoy people, others will be attracted
to your attitude. People will more likely want to be
around you.

WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT
CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS THAN YOUR
OWN?
Some common sense
guidelines

1. LEARN ABOUT THE PERSON'S CULTURE.
Any effort will go a long way in showing that you care enough
to find out about the reality of another person's life.

2. PUT YOURSELF AT THE CENTER OF ANOTHER
PERSON'S CULTURE.
Especially if you are getting to know someone who is not a part of
majority culture, try going to their cultural events where you are the
minority. If you are willing to take risks and put yourself in a situation in
which you might feel uncomfortable, people will be more inclined to want
to get to know you.

3. TAKE A STAND AGAINST THE PERSON'S OPPRESSION.
Actions speak louder than words. People who experience oppression
need allies to speak out against injustice. Strong relationships are
forged when people act courageously on behalf of each other.

4. IT'S OKAY TO MAKE MISTAKES.
You may have to make mistakes as you build relationships with people
who have different cultural backgrounds than your own, but people are
generally forgiving, especially if your intentions are good.
Remember, hang in there even if you feel rejected.

WHAT if the Relationship goes messy ?
How to overcome barriers to relationship building….

Many relationships get messy sooner or later and that's not necessarily
a bad thing. In fact, sometimes people need a good fight or a clearing of
the air in order to get a relationship back on track. A conflict doesn't
mean the relationship has to come to an end. Remember: we often fight
with the people we care about the most and with whom we share our
greatest hopes.

1. TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO EACH OTHER.
This is not always easy. Each person should take time some time to listen
without interrupting, while the other person talks.

2. PUT YOURSELF IN OTHERS SHOES

3. LOOK AT WHAT IS TRUE ABOUT WHAT THE OTHER
PERSON IS SAYING.
See if you can correct the situation. If you need to apologize, go ahead. It may
feel horrible, but an apology can often help a relationship get back on the right
track.

4. SEPARATE EMOTIONS FROM REALITY.
Everyone has emotions that surface intermittently. People often say things
they don't mean when they are in the middle of an emotional upset. Allow
time and space for people to feel their emotions before you try to work
things out.

5. CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE AND RESPECT EACH
OTHER.
Even though it may be difficult, focus on the positive aspects of the
relationship. If you model appreciation, the other person will often follow.

6. SPEAK FROM YOUR HEART.
As you try to unravel the difficulty, keep focused on what you and the
other person care about most: the goals of the project, each other, the
community, etc.

7. DON'T GIVE UP YOUR PRINCIPLES.
Don't sacrifice what you believe in just to make a relationship work. If
you give up on your principles, you won't be effective and the
relationship won't work anyway.

8. HANG IN THERE WHEN THINGS GET HARD.
You can take some breathing room, but try not to give up on the relationship
altogether. When things are the toughest, there are important lessons to be
learned. It's best to keep a relationship that you've invested your time and
caring into?

9. YOU CAN ACT INDEPENDENTLY TO IMPROVE ANY
RELATIONSHIP.
Even if the other person or group of people is acting rotten, you can act in
a way that is positive, respectful, constructive, and thoughtful. This may
surprise people, and they may follow your lead.

HOW DO YOU SUSTAIN RELATIONSHIPS?
Ok, Now you’ve built and overcome the barriers !!!

Keep it Healthy and Alive !!!

Pay attention to people.
Communicate openly
Appreciate each other.
Extend yourself.
Challenge each other to do better.
Back each other when things get tough.

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