“Relationships before tasks.”
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I’m writing this as much for myself as for each of you. “Relationships before tasks.” I must remind myself to put relationships before tasks. Yes, we’re constantly on deadline or swamped with too many clients. But we shouldn’t be too busy for our relationships. Easier said than done, right? I’m not saying give all of yourself to others and forsake your deadlines. It takes a strong person to set boundaries and not let others take advantage of your time. I’m talking about those times when you can sense a co-worker or client might need personal/relationship-building talk before jumping into the task. Connecting on a real level is an investment in the future and will ultimately lead to a more successful outcome.
Thoughts?
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duongsheahan said:
This is vital to any organization. I’ve been a part of one in which I rarely saw relationship building but rather jumping right into tasks day/after day and week after week and the moral weakens. If you want to build a strong team, build strong relationship with those you are co laboring with.
December 14th, 2009 at 9:31 pm -
Ryan McGovern said:
I couldn’t agree more. If I’ve learned anything this year, its this very idea. Relationships are what build our lives, and in turn our careers. Both need nurturing, but there would be no career without the relationships!
December 14th, 2009 at 9:40 pm -
PRsarahevans said:
Trust me. It’s something I need to remind myself. I have a feeling more people than not struggle.
December 14th, 2009 at 9:49 pm -
Danielle Culmone said:
We really do have to remind ourselves these days. Investing in client and co-worker relationships is so important and avoids much larger issues. You can never listen enough.
December 14th, 2009 at 10:04 pm -
Kathy Jenkins said:
So True. Looking back, what I considered to be my “worst jobs” were so heavily task driven. Yet what I remember, with pride, was inserting my relationship agenda. Those became friendships and opportunities that overshadowed and outlived their place of origin.
December 15th, 2009 at 1:40 am -
Catering said:
Sometimes management of work and relationship becomes very complicated, defining priority very hard for task and relationship but m also believe to give priority to relationship.
December 15th, 2009 at 2:43 am -
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With everyone going on and our culture these days, it’s getting harder and harder to really have some serious meaningful relationships. It just seems as we live in the hurry and now culture. Where everything is just so quick and easy. But, it’s a very good idea to keep in mind!!
December 15th, 2009 at 8:55 pm -
Rent College Books said:
I have such a problem with this when i am working in the office. I naturally am one to sit and listen to people and help them with their problems. but that really cuts down on the amout of work you can get accomplished.
December 18th, 2009 at 4:35 pm -
Steve Radick said:
I wish I could “Like” this post a hundred times – I need to do what @jowyang does and spend the first two hours of every day reading and commenting on blogs, articles, tweets, etc. before jumping into my email and task list. As Jeremiah says, “reading and commenting on the discussions taking place out there – that’s MY time. Responding to my email – that’s no longer my time.”
December 21st, 2009 at 9:43 am -
Loryn Wilson said:
Thank you for this post. I am a new reader of your blog
I have to agree with Kathy in her above comment–jobs that are very heavily “task-driven” are much more challenging for me. Many organizations/companies–particularly non-profits don’t necessarily make time nor give space to the relationship building aspects which can definitely do more harm than good for the PR/Communications staff.
December 22nd, 2009 at 8:28 pm -
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thanx for post
January 1st, 2010 at 7:17 am -
avril lavigne said:
Thanks to everyone for sharing.
January 1st, 2010 at 7:43 am -
malatya haber said:
thanx for post
January 1st, 2010 at 8:30 am -
youtube gir said:
thank you for entery
January 1st, 2010 at 8:51 am -
Hair Salons said:
Everybody now remain busy in their schedules and they have not time for relationship. Whatever relationship also important so, we can’t avoid it.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:38 am -
used tires said:
Yeah you know this is something that I used to struggle with immensely, but I’ve been getting better at it, and I have been understanding that its important to make time for the more important things in life, and things in life that will stay with you longer and will be a part of your life longer, as opposed to do something that may be a short term thing.
Back when I used to game alot, I would put gaming as my #1 priority, an everything else was based around my gaming habits, while I still game I’ve gotten much better at understanding and know when its time to skip the game to do something that will have a more life time impact on me.
Till then,
Jean
January 8th, 2010 at 2:32 am -
germany.calivita said:
yes we ar so busy cos of our relationship:)
January 18th, 2010 at 7:39 am -
germany.calivita said:
My first priorty is web dzayn second is seo may be relationship can be third one
January 18th, 2010 at 7:42 am -
Bidet said:
I agree relationship is very important to keep before your tasks. You should always prioritze and make sure one does not interfere with the other but if they have to. Relationship should always come first.
January 24th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
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