Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Relationships
In the Team Environment
Carl R. Foster
University of Phoenix
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Relationships in a Team Environment
The examination of interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships requires us to look at things such as body language, dialogue, and culture. Within these expressions are inclusion, affection, control, and fear. Do these expressions of efficacy have a direct bearing on the success or failure for which the individual and team are mutually accountable? Are interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships static entities, or are they constantly evolving and changing? Gardner’s definition of interpersonal relationships is understanding others. The way people feel about relationships will be influenced by the rewards of the relationship as well as what they may receive. People are at different levels with regards to our interactivity. Interpersonal relationships are not static entities. They are constantly changing, evolving. They are also manifested in our body language, dialogue and culture. Culture and environment sometimes forms how people construct their world and the relationships in it.
Body Language All types of books have been written with respect to this subject. One book that has been written is Dress for Success. This book holds true, for the way people look and appear has a direct effect on the way people are treated initially. Cultural influences and moral expressions are all included in how people appear to other people. The way people stand, crossing our arms, the way people position themselves while sitting, all these things and more are images of our attitude and the interpersonal language being presented to ourselves and to our team.
Dialogue
Body
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