Self-management skills vs. Relationship Skills
What is more critical: Self-Management skills or Relationship skills? Explain.
I am not sure that you can really say that one is more critical than the other. If you can't manage yourself, you cannot have good relationships. To be a leader, you must build good relationships or you have no one to follow you. I think they go hand in hand.
Jeffrey ,
Excellent observation! Thank you for sharing your thoughts in the forum!
Elizabeth Wheeler
While obviously both are important, my answer as to which is more critical would be, self-management skills. I say this because if I cannot manage my own emotions and behaviors, I will never earn the trust and respect of others, leaving me unable to effectively build relationships with them. In other words, I have to set the example of what I expect before I can ask others to do the same.
Troy, Interesting! Do you feel that self-management skills can help with relationship skills? In what way?
Dr. Jean Norris
after reading your post I would agree that they do go hand in hand.
Relationship skills are more important because you have to build relationships to get thing done.
Marjorie, Agreed, both are important. Like you stated, each role is played in a different situation.
Elizabeth Wheeler
I believe they are both equally important, they are a complement of each other. Self management allows me to be an example by the way I deal with moods and emotions with myself and others. I have earned my co-workers respect (lead by example). I often bring ideas to the table which for the most part have taken things to the next level due to my level of motivation, passion and positivism. Relation Skills allow me to play the role of a mediator, a peace maker in my work environment where 99% are women.
Aaron, What great self-awareness. It is important to have both, so keep up the good work in your discovery!
Dr. Jean Norris
Self Management Skills would have to come first, before Relationship skills can be built. You must first be self-aware before you can then be aware of having empathy for what another person is feeling. I find this to be true for myself as I continue to learn each and every day new lessons on how to handle situations in my personal life and in the work place.
mirleidys, We agree! Thank you for sharing.
Dr. Jean Norris
both skills are equally importat. I believe that self managment skills are the foundation in creating good values, communication skills,and emotional stability, this will prepare us in developing better relationships with each other.,and how we focus our energy as we move through life.
NELLY, I am curious and want to make sure I understand :) Are you saying that self-management skills are more important than relationship skills? If yes, what importance do you feel lies with having strong relationship skills?
Dr. Jean Norris
Self-Management Skills are extremely important; this is actually one of the most important qualities of a Manager. if we have Self management skills, our relationship skills at work becomes a piece of cake.
Having Self Management Skill means to be able to listen and support your staff and show with actions that you know how to make the right decision at all times.
Kary, Interesting point of view! It sounds like you think they both have equal importance, is that correct?
Dr. Jean Norris
Jackie, We agree. How have each of these skills played a role in your work?
Dr. Jean Norris
Self-management skills & Relationship Skills Both are equally important.
It is critical to build and practice both equally to maintain a balance.
Self-management skills are a paramount for relationship skills to be valid. There is no way to manage a business or personal relationship properly if one does not have the ability to self manage. One has to be self aware of their own attributes in order to build cohesive and productive personal and business relationships.
Hiram, Thank you for sharing. How specifically do you feel each plays a role in managing?
Dr. Jean Norris
