Week 13: Workplace Relationships & Feedback
Professional and Personal Boundaries
Discussion Prompt
Workplace friendships can enhance job satisfaction and collaboration, but they also create challenges around professional boundaries. Where do you think the line should be between professional and personal in workplace relationships? How do you navigate situations where that line might be crossed (either by you or others)? Share your perspective and any relevant experiences (anonymized as needed).
Response Guidelines
- Consider multiple types of workplace relationships (peers, supervisors, subordinates)
- Recognize that 'appropriate' boundaries may vary by workplace culture and personal preference
- Share specific strategies you've found helpful or challenging
- Be respectful of different comfort levels with workplace relationships
- Connect your perspective to concepts from the reading
Minimum 200 words