7 C’s in Relationships at the Workplace

Building Strong Relationship in the Workplace

The best thing to happen at the workplace is to get along well with everyone. You gain the respect of others and they are pleased to approach you to seek your advice. Your boss is delighted to have you as a valuable member of the team. What are the things to look for in order to maintain harmony in the workplace? Check out the following 7 C’s for a better relationship with others.


1. Communicate: You need to express, verbally, and in writing, your ideas precisely, clearly and fully. You also need to listen carefully and attentively to understand fully and clearly to avoid misunderstanding.

2. Conflict resolution: Identify the problem without blaming others. It is the courage to say sorry when you have done something wrong that you gain the respect of others. It is also equally important for you to forgive and make up in order to carry on the cordial relationship with others.

3. Care and concern: According to Dale Carnegie you can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get the other person interested in you. Get to know your colleagues better by talking to them. Find out more about their interests or something in common to share. People are happy with your outgoing attitude and they are pleased to be with you.

4. Collaborate and cooperate: The key idea is to synergize. Work closely with other people and tap into their strengths. Working hand in hand with others means you are able to gain mutual benefits.

5. Connect: Create a first impression that is friendly and approachable. Display cheerfulness and be interested in the other person who you are talking to. Make an effort to know more about his or her background and family.

6. Cultivate: Nurture and cement the relationship of the people at the workplace. Honor your promises to sustain your credibility. Gain trust and respect and build rapport with others. It means you must deliver the first time and every time

7. Conciliate: Be sincere and likable in your approach so that you can win the support and obtain the goodwill and friendship of your co-workers. Develop the ability to calm the anger of the other person and win him or her over to your side in a difficult situation.


You may possess excellent technical skills but if you are poor in people skills how are you going to get things done through and with others? At the workplace, it is about teamwork, cooperation, and communication.