Relationships Do Matter!

Mankind is programmed to survive and thrive not just as individual beings, but inevitably as a collective organization. The institutions that humanity has developed consistently demonstrate this trait irrespective of its foundations and objectives. Be it the social organization stemming from family units; the economic enterprise intensified by business entities or the ideological beliefs that exhibit as religions or political movements all have this tendency to consolidate and solidify as homogenous groups. Even though this herding activity is almost natural to man as a social animal, the key factor that consistently bonds this togetherness over an extended period can be simply explained as ‘relationship’.

Strange it may seem; Relationships are characterized as much by the similarities amongst its constituents, as by their dichotomies. Man has progressed across centuries as a single race primarily due to the two contrasting genders that somehow have managed to supplement each other through a process of relationship - biological as well as social. While the biological relationship is inborn and instinctual, the social relationship is the outcome of collective learning and mutual understanding that has evolved throughout human history. The evolution of this social relationship is much more prominent and easily recognized in institutions like family, religion and politics where there is priority for a set of values and where subjective outcomes reflect those values.

However, when it comes to economic enterprise, the idea of relationship becomes somewhat confused or unclear and therefore, it may seem easy-going or variable. Relationship in business entity is more often qualified as ‘utilitarian’ or ‘result driven’ – more often depending on its ability to accumulate business assets and generate profits. The underlying fact that each business entity is also a social institution, created and promoted by human communities for their own means of sustaining life, is by and large, forgotten.

The businesses need to recognize the importance of human capital within the social sub system represented by the organization and its interaction with a larger population outside. However, it is to be noted that the pool of professional skills and talents in the team doesn’t by itself secure the relevance of business as a social implant. What is more crucial is that the blend of much advanced skills, expertise and talents merged to the organizational vision and mission need to be strengthened by relationships within and without; that are ethically validated and have strong support and force of a value system that upholds truth and justice.

It is common to imply efficiency and professional conduct as primary business attributes that lend credibility and efficiency in family, religion, and politics, without ever diminishing its subjective intention. On the other hand, the business organization would be better off if its objective intent is tempered with quality relationships that are enriched by Ethos (character), Pathos (compassion) and Logos (reason) that inspire each team member with eagerness and determination towards self-actualization. Such relationships are a rule where the business leadership scales themselves up to become transformational, from being just transactional.

It is to be remembered that our intention has a direct influence upon our behavior and relationship with people.?Intentions in a relationship are?what you either feel committed to within your heart and soul or you don't. When you're with someone, your instinct will sense the connection or the relationship instantly and behave accordingly.?

Good intentions?mean the mental state of a person which denotes the cooperative and genuine willingness and commitment to get connected with the people we meet and interact in our everyday life whether it be in family or professional life.?This will help to avoid any sort of differences in a relationship and develop a degree of comfort and trust.?Hence, good or sincere intentions are our own good intents towards someone or something to maintain a healthy relationship.?

With best regards,

JABER ABDUL WAHAB