Building Relationships Resources

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2008

365 Low or No Cost Workplace Teambuilding Activities: Games and Exercises Designed to Build Trust & Encourage Teamwork Among Employees.  J.N. Peragine, Atlantic Publishing Co. Team-building strategies for developing trust and improving communication, productivity, and profitability.

The Art and Science of Communication: Tools for Effective Communication in the Workplace, P.S. Perkins &; L. Brown, Wiley.&; How to become a more effective communicator using seven types of communication.

Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life), C. Black, Crown Business.& Case studies and advice for women climbing the corporate ladder.

Beyond the Babble: Leadership Communication that Drives Results, B. Matha & M. Boehm, Jossey-Bass. & Improve leadership skills with a specific communication strategy.


2007

122 Ways to Build Teams, C. Scearce, Corwin. Team-building strategies for developing trust, establishing a mission, leading and managing meetings and celebrating successes.

The Art of Managing: How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships,  T.M. Jane, Infinity. A guide to more effective management and communication styles.

Discussing the Undiscussable: A Guide to Overcoming Defensive Routines in the Workplace, W. Noonan, Jossey-Bass. Exercises for detecting and discussing defensive routines in a safe, productive way.

Teaching an Anthill to Fetch: Developing Collaborative Intelligence @ Work, S.J. Joyce, Mighty Small Books. How to build teams and create collaborative, purposeful situations.

2006
The Art of Connecting: How to Overcome Differences, Build Rapport, and Communicate Effectively With Anyone, C. Raines & L. Ewing, AMACOM/American Management Association. Strategies for overcoming differences and fostering communication.

Corporate Circles - Transforming Conflict and Building Trusting Teams, M. Fitzgerald, Quinn. Strategies for bringing restorative practices to corporations and building respectful, productive relationships.

Leading Through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform Differences into Opportunities, M. Gerzon, Harvard Business School. Framework and tools for transforming conflict so everyone can move forward together.

Leading Work Teams, K. Gaines, ASTD Press. Breaking through barriers to build and sustain respect, trust and credibility with team members.

Negotiation: A Mediator's Stories of Conflict about Love, Money, Anger and the Strategies that Resolved Them, J. Krivis & J. Melamed, Jossey-Bass. Families and organizations in conflict and how mediated negotiations led to successful resolutions.

What People Want: A Manager's Guide to Building Relationships That Work, T. Bacon, Davies-Black.  Situations exemplify the motivations that drive behavior including trust, competence, appreciation and excitement.

2002
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time by S. Scott, Viking Press.  Anecdotes and exercises aimed at teaching communication and listening skills.

2000
Creating Harmonious Relationships: A Practical Guide to the Power of True Empathy by A. LeCompte, Atlantic Books.  Building relationships and turning conflict into understanding.

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by D. Stone, B. Patton, S. Heen, & R. Fisher, Penguin.  Communication skills for confrontations.

Listen Up: How to Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress, and Be More Productive by Using the Power of Listening by L.L. Barker & K.W. Watson, St. Martin's Press.  Via exercises and anecdotes, listening styles and bad listening habits are identified and better communication skills are taught.

1999
Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others by J.M. Kouzes & B.Z. Posner, Jossey-Bass.  Motivational techniques used by exceptional leaders.

1997
ABCs of Effective Feedback: A Guide for Caring Professionals by I.M. Rubin & T. Campbell, Wiley.  How to give feedback and build trust.

1996
Care Packages for the Workplace by B.A. Glanz, McGraw-Hill.  Hundreds of suggestions for bringing caring, communication, and respect into the workplace.

Your Attitude is Showing: A Primer of Human Relations by E.N. Chapman, Prentice-Hall.  Advice and case studies for developing greater understanding and sensitivity at work.

1994
Bridging Differences: Effective Intergroup Communication by W.B. Gudykunst, Sage Publications.  Diversity and communication.

People Smarts: Bending the Golden Rule to Give Others What They Want by T. Alessandra & M.J. O'Connor, Pfeiffer & Co.  How to adapt your behavior to increase trust, credibility, and cooperation.

1993
Human Relations in Organizations by D.L. Costley & R. Todd, West Publishing. Emphasizes leadership skills including understanding others' needs, coping with conflict, and motivating others.

1992
I Wish I'd Said That: How to Talk Your Way Out of Trouble and Into Success by L. McCallister, John Wiley. How to identify communication styles, control interactions, and communicate more effectively.

1980's
If I'm in Charge Here, Why is Everybody Laughing? by D.P. Campbell, 1984, Center for Creative Leadership. Entertaining and enlightening approach to bringing out the best in co-workers, and the importance of friendships and negotiation for leaders.

How to Win Friends and Influence People by D. Carnegie, revised edition 1981.  First published in 1936, this classic is still relevant today.