Explain the importance of workplace relationships and how mutual trust, respect and commitment can foster and cultivate a positive work environment. 

2. Identify 4-5 barriers that can hinder workplace relationships and provide examples of how they can be managed or changed to promote a positive work environment that employees could benefit from. 

3. Briefly explain the importance of self-awareness in the workplace and how it can be used to improve your relationship with fellow co-workers and managers. 

4. Identify and discuss the four key elements that forge strong work relationships and explain how empathy can be used build strong workplace relationships as well as elevate personal job satisfaction and improve staff morale. 

5. Briefly explain common causes in workplace conflict and common strategies available to assist when such conflicts arise.