Process: Networked for Rapport

Purpose:
1) Inter-relationships needed for collaboration and the achievement of goals

2) Necessity to enhance communication, teamwork, and feedback

3) Impact of creating rapport and the behaviors that strengthen relationships

Background:
In his book, Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman states that you are “wired to connect.” In other words, humans have a biological need to be social and to interact. Yet, in today’s business and social environment, you depend more and more on non-personal means of communication and interaction. E-mail, text messages, blogs, video games all allow for quick communication; however, they can also isolate the individual and do not enhance strong personal relationships. It seems the more networked you become, the less connected you really are.


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