Building Relationships Resources

Web Sites

www.ctic.purdue.edu/kyw/process/BuildthePartnership.html
Build Your Watershed Partnership provides information and exercises for developing partners and teams, building and maintaining consensus, dealing with difficult people and obstacles, leading and communicating.

www.dalecarnegie.com
Dale Carnegie Training provides advice for workplace success, including communicating, appreciating, and strengthening relationships.

www.toastmasters.org
Toastmasters International explains how to communicate successfully, particularly public speaking.

www.humanresources.about.com
About.com: Human Resources features articles and links on developing effective work relationships and overcoming workplace negativity.

www.confidencecenter.com/index.html
Confidence Center provides articles, seminars, coaching, and resources on improving employee morale and performance.

www.workteams.unt.edu
Center for Collaborative Organizations features articles, a newsletter, and a listserve discussion group on team-related topics.

www.vitalsmarts.com
VitalSmarts provides a newsletter, success stories, and case studies related to building teams and improving communication.


2009 Books

Messages: The Communication Skills Book,  M.McKay, New Harbinger Publications.  Build communication skills through active listening, reading body language, and identifying communication styles.

Who's Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success--and Won't Let You Fail, K. Ferazzi, Broadway Business.  Establishing a team to mentor and support you throughout your career.

Why Teams Win: The 9 Keys to Success In Business, Sports and Beyond, S. Miller, Jossey-Bass. How to improve personal, organizational, and team performance.