Building Relationships Training

Win Early by Putting People First

This Building Relationships Training Course helps new leaders avoid the #1 mistake—prioritizing strategy over relationships. Learners discover how to identify key players, ask trust-building questions, and listen deeply to understand team dynamics and culture. They walk away with a clear relationship-mapping strategy and tools to build early influence—upward, across, and within their teams. The result: faster ramp-up, smoother transitions, and stronger alignment from day one. Includes assessments and practical handouts to reinforce learning. This course supports English, Spanish, and more than 70 languages, with translation available on request.

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Course Outline

Building Relationships Training

#1 Course Overview: Relationships First, Process Second

#2 Relationships First, Process Second

Knowing the Landscape Before You Lead It
Who You Need to Know & Why
The First Conversations That Build Credibility
Listening as a Power Move
Supporting Your First 30 Days As a New Leader
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#3 Conclusion: Start With People, Lead With Insight

Assessment
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About the Instructor

Chicka Elloy

Chicka Elloy is a leadership coach who helps professionals thrive in new roles, teams, and organizations. With 20 years of global executive experience in human resources and marketing, Chicka has worked with leaders in Fortune 500 companies and lean startups alike. One constant across them all: early relationships define the leadership runway. He focuses on helping clients build trust, clarity, and momentum from day one. Having trained and coached over 50,000 people globally, live and in-person, Chicka has a proven track record of empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and succeed in complex, high-pressure environments.