Relations and engagement (People 4) is about building relations.

The Relations and engagement (People 4) competence element enable the individual to build and maintain personal relations and to understand that the ability to engage with others is a precondition for collaboration, commitment and, ultimately, performance. 

As well as a partnership, in which people deliver a pre-agreed result, you can also view a project as a network of committed people. A social network is where both professional and personal relationships evolve, sometimes friendships for life, sometimes lasting animosity. Key to good cooperation is the ability of the people involved to build a positive relationship with one another. There is a difference between interested parties and committed people; the first group is mainly concerned with their own interests, the second group with a common interest. The latter is, of course, preferable, but this is only possible when we are truly interested in each other’s interests. Cooperation needs engagement. As well as focusing on the deliverables, the budget and the duration, the responsible manager must also pay a lot of attention to this social network. The project manager does this by consciously working on the relationships by demonstrating and encouraging emotion and involvement. At the very least, you should be an example of empathy, confidence and respect, and have a positive outlook on the future.

Instructional Objectives 

• Initiate and develop personal and professional relations 
• Build, facilitate and contribute to social networks 
• Demonstrate empathy through listening, understanding and support 
• Show confidence and respect by encouraging others to share their opinions or concerns 
• Share own vision and goals in order to gain the engagement and commitment of others 

45min.