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Keep Them 'In The Know'
When a difficult colleague is someone demanding control and influence, one effective tactic is to feed him or her a steady stream of status updates. Keeping these colleagues in the know helps them accommodate change more easily.
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You’re trying to make the relationship better, so don’t jump to conclusions, be petty or accusatory. State what you’re experiencing in a non-threatening way and follow it with a question.
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When faced with someone who is challenging or toxic, the first step is to understand what is motivating the behavior.
Only then can you apply some authentic understanding which can potentially turn a relationship and allow you to be the one person who breaks through.
Instead of avoiding the person, seek to address the issue head-on because, if left unaddressed, it’s only likely to get worse.
Ask for a private discussion with the other person to express what you’re experiencing as pleasantly and agreeably as possible to avoid damaging the relationshi...
For difficult personalities, communication is central to meeting expectations and resolving conflict. Understanding what drives the individual and what is important will allow you to more effectively work together.
However, the behaviors of toxic individuals need to be addressed imm...
Define your boundaries when unacceptable behavior transpires.
For example, when intimidation occurs, say, "Are you trying to intimidate me? If so, please stop. It is not acceptable, and I will not engage further if it continues." This typically stops the toxic person because ...
Set the stage by letting them know how much you value their partnership and that you want to collectively figure out a better way to work together.
Bring specific work-related personal examples to the table and use simple, common words to describe how you felt about their beh...
If a person is always pushing in a different direction, they are making it difficult to reach your objectives and achieve your vision.
You should follow the process, document all interactions and inspire the person to correct the behavior. If they do not correct their path,...
Focus on effective communication.
Professionally communicate through various channels (email, phone, text, etc.) and see which channels produce the best result. Proceed with those.
All people deserve to be treated professionally and with dignity. Remembering that being direct is not in contradiction with professionalism is imperative. Be direct, brave and respectful.
Due process exists so that personnel-related liabilities do not go unaddressed. Leaders and HR should assess the severity of the behavior, and assuming it's still salvageable:
- give constructive feedback
- re...
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The best way of avoiding workplace contagion by toxic workers is to minimize contact.
People are four times more likely to communicate regularly with individuals who are seated two meters away versus 20 meters away. So move your desk away from workplace jerks, as you'll be less likel...
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Most companies embracing remote work also have dedicated headquarters. But remote-ish teams have even more communication and collaboration challenges than fully remote teams.
For example, in hybrid teams, remote employees are often left in the dark. Office workers are...
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