Building Relationships

Summary

This video focuses on teamwork, highlighting the importance of collaboration both within and outside one's team. The scenario demonstrates Dawn's effort to build a relationship with Vince to support a colleague, Taylor. Dawn respectfully seeks Vince's perspective, listens openly, and aims to develop her skills by observing and learning from others. The video illustrates Dawn's emerging competency in building relationships, valuing feedback, and adjusting her approach to better contribute to the success of the team.

Takeaways

• 🤝 This competency focuses on teamwork, requiring collaboration within one's team, across functions, and with community partners.
• 👥 Building strong relationships is crucial for achieving alignment and support across teams and communities.
• 🔗 Teamwork involves seeking, establishing, and maintaining relationships with individuals who can assist in completing tasks, including community partners.
• 🌐 A strong network of people and community partners is essential for the team's success.
• 🗣️ Dawn seeks Vince's perspective on how to better support their colleague, Tyler, demonstrating an emerging stage of relationship-building.
• 👂 Dawn approaches Vince with respect, listens to his point of view, and seeks guidance on how to enhance her skills.
• 💡 She values others' input and expertise, demonstrating a willingness to grow and improve her team's success.
• 📈 Dawn takes responsibility for her growth, looking to develop skills that will contribute to the overall success of the team.
• 📝 The importance of getting feedback and adjusting behavior based on that feedback is emphasized.
• 👣 This scenario demonstrates Dawn in the early, emerging stage of relationship-building by seeking advice and being open to learning.

Q & A

What is the main competency highlighted in the script?

The main competency highlighted is teamwork, which involves working collaboratively within one's own team, cross-functionally, or with community partners.

Why is collaboration critical according to the script?

Collaboration is critical because it helps create alignment within and across groups, and it enables the provision of high levels of support.

What is necessary for building effective relationships in this competency?

Building effective relationships requires finding, establishing, and maintaining connections with people who can support the work, including community partners.

Why does Dawn want to sit in on the meeting with Vince and Taylor?

Dawn wants to sit in on the meeting to learn how Vince supports Taylor's independence and success, and to gain insights on how to provide similar support.

How does Vince respond to Dawn's request to sit in on the meeting?

Vince is open to Dawn sitting in on the meeting, but advises her to check with Taylor first and emphasizes the importance of setting a time and focusing on specific areas to work on, such as the budget.

What does Dawn hope to achieve by sitting in on the meeting?

Dawn hopes to learn from Vince's approach to supporting Taylor and to receive feedback that will help her improve her skills in supporting others.

What stage of relationship-building is Dawn in according to the script?

Dawn is at the emerging stage of relationship-building, where she is beginning to develop positive relationships with her coworkers.

What qualities does Dawn demonstrate in her interaction with Vince?

Dawn demonstrates respect for Vince's expertise, a willingness to learn, and a desire to contribute to the team's success.

How does Dawn approach Vince in the video?

Dawn approaches Vince with respect, listens to his point of view, and expresses a genuine interest in learning from his expertise.

What is the key takeaway from the scenario involving Dawn and Vince?

The key takeaway is that Dawn values others' input, seeks feedback to improve her skills, and is committed to adjusting her behavior based on that feedback to better support her team.