ADSactly Education: Successes and Failures, What are your interpersonal relationships like?

The success that we live depends to a large extent on the way in which we relate to other people, and in which we must consider the influence of our individual environment. Of course, the basis of such interpersonal relationships is effective communication. Undoubtedly, relationships with others must be considered as a primordial process in the development of all the activities that the human being undertakes. The attitude that should predominate is contact and understanding, an attitude that should be based on the principle of recognizing that human beings have different personalities and should be respected as such.

It is necessary that the individual is in total capacity to interrelate with those around him. For this it is essential that he respects the space of the other person, understanding their defects and virtues. All this process will depend on the degree of maturity and motivation of the individual in maintaining a good relationship with their peers, considering the ups and downs that may occur in certain situations.

"The most important ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people."

Theodore Roosevelt

Interpersonal relationships in the workplace

Conflicts in the workplace can be caused by communication problems. A hostile environment that affects the work, without doubt, can cause problems in the productivity of the individual and, therefore, in the company. There are many reasons that can lead to bad relationships between employees within an organization, for example, the diversity of cultures of those who make up the company, since its various origins can cause misunderstandings in terms of interpretation of a message.

Similarly, the lack of leadership by company leaders can also cause disagreements, since incompetent leadership will generate little trust among subordinates and, therefore, unfavorable communication with employees. Also relevant is the lack of values, expressed in disrespectful, dishonest attitudes and of little tolerance towards the opinions of others, which brings friction among staff affecting the work environment.

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According to a study carried out by the University of San Carlos de Guatemala in 2014, on the incidence of interpersonal relationships at work, this should foster the conditions for a positive relationship among the people who work there; therefore, affection and friendship are essential.

It is necessary that working life should always be harmonious; that trust, companionship, respect and tolerance should be part of everyday life. Along with that convivial environment, a management and leadership in senior positions that devotes time to listen to the concerns of its staff and always ensures healthy and comprehensive interpersonal relationships in the organization. All of this is fundamental to success and will help to avoid or diminish problematic situations or misunderstandings.

Next we will consider some negative behaviors that hinder appropriate interpersonal relationships:

• Lack of sensitivity or empathy. This characteristic makes interpersonal relations difficult, as it causes frictions that can attract problems between the parties involved.
• Immature and infantile responses. They create embarrassing situations, which can cause conflicts.
• The inability to understand a failure or decision in a given situation. This aspect is very common in the work environment, but it is equally evident in any other area of life.
• The difficulty in assuming one's own mistakes. Not consciously assuming one's own faults and attributing them to third parties.
• Postponing a decision. Not deciding in a timely manner, especially if it is an urgent response, can have serious consequences.
• Reacting inappropriately to a conflict or situation. This is a key aspect, as it could increase the conflict or delay its resolution.

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