How to Deal With Defensive Coworkers
Defensive colleagues can make work life extremely difficult. You make a simple request or point out a legitimate issue, and suddenly you’re under attack. Walking on eggshells isn’t a long-term solution. But neither is getting drawn into an argument. What’s the best...
Giving Negative Feedback at Work
Giving negative feedback at work can feel very uncomfortable. But when you have to give performance reviews, or a colleague’s habits are affecting your work, you can’t avoid it. So how do you give negative feedback at work without damaging relationships? Use these...
Conflict Styles at Work with Examples
The way we resolve conflict in the workplace often reflects our early childhood experiences. People tend to handle disagreements with one of four conflict styles at work: competing, avoiding, accommodating, or collaborating. (Thomas and Killman originally...
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