{"product_id":"making-relationships-work-at-work-a-toolkit-for-getting-more-done-with-less-stress-9781788601733","title":"Making Relationships Work at Work: A toolkit for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNowadays, work is all about relationships\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Getting things done depends on getting along. And when relationships are difficult, it's not just our work that suffers: it's often our health and wellbeing too. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking Relationships Work at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to cover comprehensively all the main components of building and maintaining great relationships at work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based on 50 years’ experience of working with a wide variety of organisations, teams and individuals and packed with practical strategies, tips and tools for making work relationships work better, it will not only help you to become more effective with less stress, but also to enjoy your working life more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI thought this was a really useful book. The style worked so well for me - short chapters, in built reflection and questioning, recommendations for further reading at the end. I'm not sure it told me anything new but it did cover a lot of ground quickly.\u003cbr\u003eI particularly enjoyed the chapters on mindset and giving feedback - and the importance of active listening. The inclusion of practical exercises was super useful. It's the kind of book where I'll absolutely go back and read particular chapters. I liked that it made you think about who you communicate with effectively - for me it's definitely my internal colleagues rather than external. \u003cbr\u003eThe chapter on virtual teams was particularly relevant right now as many of us have to work from home. Good to know I've been doing some useful things for my team!\u003cbr\u003eOverall a neat and tidy guide to work relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI received a digital copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. \u003cbr\u003eWhat an amazing book! I can say that I'm honestly impressed by the quality of the content. It took me a while to finish because it was heavy on information that I needed to revisit and think about. The author himself recommends pausing for reflection, as it is a very pragmatic book that requires you to apply certain notions to your own situation. Knowledge of the technique in this case is nothing without implementation.\u003cbr\u003eI can confirm that this book was designed to make your working week more enjoyable, productive and fulfilling through building great relationships. It teaches you this by exploring many angles of relationships in the professional setting. I could say that it's a great material for HRs and Learning \u0026amp; Development Professionals who are responsible to guide others professionally.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the book description, I was aiming at improving my interpersonal skills, which to me professionally have always been challenging to navigate, even with my work experience in the hospitality industry where you have to often deal with multiple types of people whether you intend to or not. Structured from building the foundations to succeeding in special circumstances, I can confirm that the author walked me by the hand through the whys and whens, dos and don'ts in a succint and efficient manner that I've not encountered in other resources. \u003cbr\u003eSome of the topics you'll encounter are personality tests, trust, self-limiting beliefs, delegation, listening, feedback vs. criticism, communication types and many more. At the end of each chapter there are nice exercises and suggested tools coupled with references, which I liked instead of having all the references just piled up at the end of the book. \u003cbr\u003eAll in all, a great read that will definitely boost your relationship skills at work!\u003c\/p\u003e * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a great guide to navigating through relationships of all kinds at the workplace. I love that this book encompassed all levels of experience and hierarchies, as everyone from a high-level manager to an entry-level assistant could benefit from the information. The emphasis here is on collaboration, clear communication, and setting firm boundaries, as most relational breakdowns come from a lack of respect, trust, or clear expectations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFox gives great advice on how to manage relational breakdowns, as well as how to diffuse situations both internally and externally. Much of the research and advice here focuses on mindfulness and using CBT principals to understand how you often assume other people behave and think in the same way you do, which causes assumptions to be made that put relational distance between you and your manager\/co-worker\/boss that deteriorates the quality of the relationship and work environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot your typical self-help book, anyone can benefit from reading this guide to making relationships work at work.\u003c\/p\u003e * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA really enjoyable, informative and timely read. It will stay on my ‘easy reach’ bookcase for years to come as no doubt I’ll want to refer back to it in the future!\u003c\/p\u003e * amazon.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout this book............................................................... vii Part one: Building the foundations: the must haves...........1 1 It’s all about relationships............................................3 2 The master builder lays the foundation stone: rapport and trust.........................................................15 3 Is it just me? Working with different personalities................................................................35 4 Mind-sets and relationships........................................55 5 Communicating from the inside out.........................77 6 Listening heart and soul.............................................99 Part two: Handling the everyday stuff........................... 117 7 Things we haven’t talked about: how are we going to work together and what are our values? .......................................................................119 8 No-con, no-sham influencing..................................129 9 Getting going and keeping going: motivating myself and others......................................................147 10 My best self: making the most of my strengths.......161 11 The art of good feedback: feedback for learning...............................................175 12 How come I’m doing what you could be doing? Delegating without resentment...............................197 Part three: Succeeding in special circumstances............ 211 13 Is there anybody out there? Working in a dispersed or virtual team..........................................213 14 Ouch! That wasn’t nice! Handling challenging relationships..............................................................227 15 The riches of diversity..............................................249 The stepping up toolkit.....................................................267 Conclusions................................................................... 271 Author’s biographical details......................................... 273 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Inspiration Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042511585623,"sku":"9781788601733","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781788601733.jpg?v=1750954451","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/making-relationships-work-at-work-a-toolkit-for-getting-more-done-with-less-stress-9781788601733","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}