You?d never hear someone say ?We have a very efficient relationship.? Or if you did, you?d be worried.
We tend to think of relationships and efficiency as opposites: we can either choose to care about the person, or we can care about efficiency, limiting the time we spend on the relationship.
But I think we have it all wrong, because great relationships are naturally very efficient. We just use a different word for efficiency: respect.
Much of what we do to build great relationships is also great for our productivity. Let?s look at a few examples.
Great relationships improve communication. The reverse is also true?communication begets better relationships?so we can build a virtuous cycle in our schools by focusing on both communication and relationships.
The more we like being around each other, the more likely we are to share information, even when it?s not big news yet. For school leaders, gleaning information on what?s happening in the school and in the community?especially about things that haven?t bubbled up to the surface yet?is critical to our ability to be proactive and prevent small problems from becoming big ones.
Great relationships let us communicate more while saying less. It?s been said that as much of 93% of communication is nonverbal, but that 93% isn?t just facial expressions and posture. It?s history, context, and relationship?people know what we mean when they know us well, and this saves an incredible amount of time, effort, and frustration.
When we know each other well and respect each other?s feelings, we can communicate more respectfully and more concisely.
Great relationships help us presume positive intentions. If we?re always at each other?s throats over every little issue, we?re going to produce more conflict than results. When we know and trust each other, we can communicate and delegate effectively, and the work itself can take center stage.
Great relationships help us delegate more effectively. When we know what someone is capable of doing successfully, we can give them appropriate work and the support they need. When we delegate poorly, we?re setting up our team for failure. As leaders, it?s our job to know the strengths of our staff, and make sure that everyone is on track for success.
Great relationships make people happier, and happier people are more productive. Cooperation, communication, self-efficacy?the better we get along, the better we get things done.
How do you see relationships improving efficiency in your school?
Source: http://www.eduleadership.org/2013/01/18/efficiency-in-relationships/
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