Chapter . Advance the Conversation Video Activity: Relationship Maintenance at Work

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Advance the Conversation Video Activity
Relationship Maintenance at Work

The following scenario will enhance your ability to manage an interpersonal relationship with a friend at work. As you watch the first video, recall what you’ve learned about managing relationship tensions, relationship maintenance, and supportive communication. Then complete the Your Turn prompts. Finally, watch the Take Two! video to explore how this scenario could have gone differently.

1. The Problem

For the last two years, Tim has worked side by side with Hannah. She is his closest friend at work, and she’s funny, smart, and supportive. Recently, Hannah was promoted. Starting next week, she will be working in a different location. Tim is happy for her, but sad that they won’t get to hang out together as often anymore. He meets with Hannah in her office.

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2. Your Turn

Observations. Reflect on how Tim and Hannah communicated in this scenario by answering the following questions:

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Discussion. In class or with a partner, share your thoughts about the interaction between Tim and Hannah and work to answer the following questions:

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3. Take Two!

What if things had gone differently? Watch the Take Two! video to see one possible example of how the conversation might have gone if Hannah and/or Tim had communicated differently. As you watch the video, consider where the dialog reflects communication competence. After watching the video, answer the questions below:

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