Common use of Relationship Building Clause in Contracts

Relationship Building. The issues and approaches to relationship building are outlined in the previous section. The importance of this phase cannot be over-stressed.  Begin the process by identifying mutual values and creating mutual goals among all parties to the agreement  Consider a relationship-building agreement prior to one focused on jurisdictional or technical issues (see the link to a protocol agreement in the next section)  Develop cross-cultural awareness and competence as well as trust and respect at the outset of the process (see the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Sioux case study for an example)  If desired, develop protocols regarding how to start, conduct and end meetings (e.g. smudging, blessings, use of talking stick/feather, etc.)

Relationship Building. The issues and approaches to relationship building are outlined in the previous section. The importance of this phase cannot be over-stressed.  • Begin the process by identifying mutual values and creating mutual goals among all parties to the agreement  • Consider a relationship-building agreement prior to one focused on jurisdictional or technical issues (see the link to a protocol agreement in the next section)  • Develop cross-cultural awareness and competence as well as trust and respect at the outset of the process (see the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Sioux case study for an example)  • If desired, develop protocols regarding how to start, conduct and end meetings (e.g. smudging, blessings, use of talking stick/feather, etc.)