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Relationship Building

Relationship Building is the aptitude to establish and maintain strong, productive and positive connections with both internal and external stakeholders. It involves understanding diverse perspectives, fostering trust and promoting cooperation. The impact is the creation of influential networks that boost core capabilities, driving team synergy and organizational success.

Foundational

At a foundational level you are learning to connect with others by showing respect and listening openly to colleagues and stakeholders. You begin to recognize different perspectives and look for ways to work together, even on simple tasks. By doing so, you help create a positive environment where trust and cooperation can grow.

Developing

At a developing level you are starting to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and some stakeholders, showing a willingness to listen and learn from others. Your efforts help create trust within your immediate team and encourage open communication. As you develop, your growing connections begin to support smoother teamwork and more effective collaboration.

Proficient

At a proficient level you are confident in building and managing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both inside and outside your organization. You anticipate needs, listen actively, and foster trust to support teamwork and shared goals. Your strong connections help your team work better and strengthen core capabilities across the business.

Advanced

At an advanced level you are capabilityed at building and sustaining trusted relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, both inside and outside your organization. You actively seek to understand others’ perspectives and navigate complex dynamics to foster collaboration. Your ability to create strong networks positively influences outcomes and drives greater organizational success.

Expert

At an expert level you are a trusted connector who builds and sustains influential networks across all parts of the organization and beyond. You navigate complex relationships with ease, aligning diverse interests and creating deep trust. Your ability to foster cooperation drives team synergy and delivers lasting value to core organizational capabilities.

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