Dr. Engr. Md. Sakawat Ali
E-mail: sakawat_ali@yahoo.com
Respect is treating others the way you would want to be treated. Respect is the shortest distance between two peoples. Mutual respect is when two people may not agree on everything but they don't get upset over little things but are willing to work things out because they care for the other. Mutual respect is defined as a proper regard for the dignity of a person or position. “Respect and honour all human beings irrespective of their religion, color, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/job and so on” (Al Quran 17:70).
Encouraging mutual respect will help to: Reduce workplace stress, conflict and problems. An increase in workplace respect will help to improve communication between colleagues, increase teamwork and reduce stress as peace in the workplace soars. Increase productivity, knowledge and understanding.
Below are some ways in which you can demonstrate mutual respect in the workplace.
- Maintain an open-door policy
- Listen to your direct reports
- Act on suggestions
- Be open with praise giving
- Focus on the mission, vision and goals of the company
- Take the time to learn about your employees professional and personal goals.
Mutual respect makes the following things in a relationship:
- Makes the relationship stronger
- Treats each other equally
- Allows one to see things from a different angle
- Empathy
- Respect the priorities of one another
- Gives sufficient personal space
- Gives sufficient personal time
- Allows each one to continue chase their dream/passion
- Allows each one to follow their interests/hobbies
- Gets respect from others, as a mutually respecting couple
- Gives a good example for other couples
- Less fights, more talk
- Better communication, each one is allowed to present their views
- No emotional abuse
- Allow each one to nourish their other relations - friends and family
- And finally, that allows each one free from not being judged
Key Words: Mutual Respect