Learning The Art Of Interpersonal Skills

One needs to be a little more adjusting and compromising at the workplace. Don't expect everything to be done just the way you like it. You will have all types of people around. Accept people as they are. Do not always look at the negative side of things. It is essential to look at the positive side of an individual. Being flexible at work always helps.

Be it personal life or professional life, what brings success is ''Peace of Mind'' and a ''Positive outlook'' towards life which doesn't come from money, power or status but cordial relationships around you. I have always believed in nurturing & investing in relationships if I had to be successful in Life. Nothing gives more satisfaction when people with whom you have worked or are working acknowledge the value add you have done in their lives.

When it comes to dealing with people at workplace and my role as Chief People Officer, I need to be managing one thing effectively and that is interpersonal relationships, not only with people who I deal with but ensure all employees across organizations learn the art of interpersonal skills. People who are good at it are the ones who can develop successful teams or who can be the best team players themselves.

Interpersonal skills needed to deal with seniors

At work place, dealing with your seniors doesn't require different skills than dealing with your juniors barring that when you are interacting with seniors, certain protocols and decorum needs to be followed. However, it is your compatibility, communication, honesty, ethics and time that you invest in building and nurturing relationships that will decide on how healthy your interpersonal relationships are with your seniors.