Also described as involving, participating, supporting and problem solving. It can be one of the more time-consuming transactions- it takes time to discuss, explore and listen. By providing above average amounts of relationship behavior you meet the social and emotional needs of a person or group. Your support benefits the process of working through or around issues that have resulted in apprehension, insecurity or unwillingness. This serves to develop performance readiness- facilitate task completion and gain bottom line results. The extent of the personal power you have with the individual or team will shape the outcome. The more people find you credible, trustworthy and knowledgeable for this task, the more influential you will be.