Human Resources Kit For Dummies, 4th Edition

Chapter 20

Ten (or So) Strategies for Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders

IN THIS CHAPTER

Knowing with whom and how to build relationships

Communicating effectively and dissipating tension

The effectiveness of an HR leader (or any leader for that matter) is dependent upon the success of their relationships. Leadership is a team sport, and the best leaders know that they can’t accomplish their goals alone. An HR leaders’ ability to support the business’s success requires them to understand how other leaders are supporting business goals. There is an interdependence between leaders within an organization, and to accomplish goals together and collaborate most effectively, there must be trust in the relationship.

As I reflect on my career in HR, I recognize the power of my relationships when I’ve taken the time to build and nurture them. It’s only with intentionality that we maximize the relationships that are most important to us. Following are nine keys for HR and Talent leaders to consider for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Recognize the Importance of Relationships

Results only come through your relationships with others, so when building a relationship, you need to identify the value in the relationship and make time to build and nurture ...