Get to Know Your Co-workers!

Building Workplace Relationships Establishing good working relationships in the workplace isn’t always easy. It’s even more of a challenge if you are new to the organization or the quiet type. What I have found to be effective is discovering something that you may have in common. You can use ask these questions to learn even more about your peers and subordinates. Schedule a 1:1 meeting (call it a Join-up, if you are new). Discussing these topics can help you both feel more comfortable working together.

• Where did you grow up?

• Did you play any sports growing up?

• What is your guilty pleasure?

• What are your pet peeves?

• If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?

• What skills do you hope to improve?

• How would your friends or family describe you?

• What's something you want to learn more about?

• What advice would you give your past self?

• Who was your role model growing up?

• Do you have any family traditions?

• What's something you've always wanted to try?

• What are you passionate about?

• Do you have any secret skills or talents?