The supervisory relationship is one of the most critical connections in the career of a behavior analyst. Cultivating and growing these relationships is often et of skills that supervisors take for granted; however, research has indicated the importance of positive supervisory relationships repeatedly. In this lesson, strategies for creating effective relationships with supervisees/trainees are shared, including developing positive rapport, embracing culture in the supervisory process, and delivering high-quality, functional feedback to enhance performance. With the understanding that we often will end up in disagreements with supervisees/trainees (or be responsible for moderating disagreements between employees), this course will also provide strategies to prevent conflicts in organizations, and a process for handling them when conflict inevitably occurs.