Management questions

[mccallister84]

I am moving in to a department chair position at a new school next year. Through work in my doc program in administration and personal reflection, one of my weaknesses as a leader is developing relationships.

What have you done as a leader that has been successful in developing relationships both among the team and with yourself? Alternatively, what have been some things that have happened at your workplace that led to good relationships?

To be clear, my goal is not to make people bffs but to create a good work environment. I also have never worked with any of these people before.

Thanks in advance!

[milkrations]

Regarding one on one relationships, I've found the best thing is to follow through with what you say you will and be humble enough to admit when you do not know something and do some research before you answer. Both are pretty simple things, but I've been amazed at how often they don't happen, especially in the school setting. Both lead to trust which is key for a working professional relationship.