When working with colleagues, it is important to agree on SMART objectives. You will be required for this assessment criterion to demonstrate that you are able to build and communicate common goals while respecting different perspectives. The same process used when negotiating service users/family members needs should still apply! The focus remains primarily focused on achieving shared envisioned results; negotiation skills may come into play depending upon who one deals with within their organization or setting (e..g., whether private clients).

A successful relationship is based on a mutual understanding and agreement of common objectives. Relationship and partnership working is key to success, and can be fostered by developing effective communication channels and maintaining an open dialogue.

Listening to others, taking on board feedback, and being adaptable will help to create a positive environment in which everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and working collaboratively towards a common goal. Its essential that both parties feel they are able to trust one another and are working towards the same end goal without this foundation, the relationship is likely to fail.

Creating a successful relationship with service users or family members is not easy it takes time, patience, and more importantly, communication. While respect for different perspectives is key to success, the same process should still be followed when negotiating service user/family members needs the focus should be on achieving shared envisioned results. A successful relationship is based on mutual respect, communication, and collaboration.

A successful relationship with service users or family members is not easy it takes time, patience, and more importantly, communication. While respect for different perspectives is key to success, the same process should still be followed when negotiating service user/family members needs the focus should be on achieving shared envisioned results.

SMART objectives are specific, measurable, assignable/achievable, realistic, and timely:

• Specific target a specific area
• Measurable can be quantified or success can be measured
• Assignable specify who is accountable (in modern times, this has been replaced with achievable/attainable)
• Realistic must be achievable within available boundaries and with available time and resources
• Time-related when the results will be achieved or the goal completed.

You should always use the SMART format when setting objectives. This can be your own personal goals, team-shared ones, or individual targets that you agree with during supervision time; similar to how we work together as part of a person-centered approach and set out shared outcomes for partnerships in our agency.