MANUAL TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND NEGOTIATION

TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND NEGOTIATION

chance.

Giving and receiving

People tend to measure the attractiveness of a relationship by the kind of gratification they get in return.

Relationships usually last when the exchange between the stakeholders is balanced. Presumably the more a person has to offer (their generosity, kindness, availability to the other, etc.), the greater the demand for their relationship. We can apply this to all areas (professional, emotional, etc.).

I joined the company at the beginning of October and my professional relationship with Jorge and the rest of the department is good. The fact that I share a couple of projects with Jorge means that he teaches me how the processes established in the department work.

On the other hand, the knowledge I have of the profession means that Jorge is also interested in working together.

What attracts us?

If we think about people with whom we have a close relationship, we can analyse the following:

• Do they have a similar way of thinking? • Do your tastes in leisure activities coincide? • What does this friendship offer you? • What do you think you bring to the friendship? • Do you agree on the style of dress? • How did they meet? • What was the first impression?

Asking these questions helps us to become aware of what aspects of other

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