Making a great friend out of a colleague is certainly nothing
short of a challenge; yet comes with a host of benefits. Most of you must have
observed at some point or the other, that a group of people who gel with each
other have certain advantage at completing a task when compared to random
individuals grouped for the same task. It’s a known preposition, in fact a no
brainer. Yet why do we never encourage the practice? Or why don’t we seek to
make great friends or become one at our work place.
The fundamental reason may be the choice; we make wonderful
friends because we get to choose them from a group of people. We make such
choices for various reasons. Colleagues on the other hand are different; we do
not get to choose them. We have to invariably work with them. We may have good
rapport with some or have to make adjustments or sacrifices with others. It
becomes a very delicate situation when we have differences among our colleagues.
In some cases, it might get to a point where we cannot work with a particular
individual to an extent that we choose to opt for a transfer or even quit the
job. The person in question may also be a difficult boss. The worst part is
these circumstances are becoming more and more common. It results in an unpleasant
and an unhappy work place for us and others. What can we do to ensure such
situations do not crop up?
Now let’s understand the process of making wonderful friends
outside our work place. Few things that we do in order to establish such great
relationships may be:
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We are honest to them and trust them to be
honest too.
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We communicate a lot; and welcome their feedback
and work on it constructively. Also, we explain to them the benefits of
implementing and working on our feedback.
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We gladly make some sacrifices in order to entertain
them.
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We enjoy each others’ company.
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We establish a strong bond with the other
person; signifying that we will be there for the other person when needed no
matter what and vice versa.
The list thus is exhaustive and may differ from person to
person. However, the above mentioned points are fundamental in establishing
amazing relationships for a real long time. These efforts from us go a long way
and are certain to yield the following benefits:
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Bring in more confidence; thereby improving performance
and the ability to focus.
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Better communication with an uninterrupted flow
of positive feedback.
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Proactive approach in providing critical
comments in difficult situations.
How would it be to convert your colleagues into your
friends? I am sure you will agree that you will provide and be a part of a great
fun filled work environment; one that everyone will long to be in. This will
help create a perfect workplace, facilitate one and all contribute to work
effortlessly and effectively.
