Discussion 1: Relationships and Influence (Research)

Your initial post for this Discussion Board requires online research and the choice of one suitable source. Please view the Unit 1 Reading PDF for information about what constitutes a suitable source. Do not use the textbook or library articles for this discussion; easy access for the rest of the class will facilitate better discussion.

First make sure you have done the unit reading to understand the concepts relating to the building of relationship skills and methods of appropriate influence. Then search for an online article (not a book) that explains more. Research one of the following ideas: professional relationship-building, leadership skills, push-pull influence, or influencing skills.

For your initial post:

• In your first paragraph, summarize the main points of the article. Do not quote from the article or copy lists; summarize in your own words. End the summary paragraph with a proper APA in-text citation.
• In your second paragraph, interpret the article content in relation to a situation from your own experiences. These experiences do not have to be IT-related. What lessons did you learn from the situation?
• At the end of the post, provide a full APA reference entry.