The workplace comprises of all sorts of people. Anyone of them can display troublesome behaviour that affects productivity, attitude and moral. If these behaviours are not curbed, they may even reflect on the manager’s image within the organization.
The average manager has to cope with many problem behaviours on the job. If you find yourself in a position where you have to deal with problem co-workers, you must:
- Try to understand their motivations.
- Learn to control your own emotions.
- Make your position clear without displaying disrespect.
- React to the behaviour, not the person.
This is a brief introduction to a series of posts on dealing with problem employees on the job. I’ll look at 8 common types of problem behaviours in the workplace and give some simple ideas for addressing and eliminating these problems. I’ll look at:
- The Slacker
- The Talker
- The Betrayer
- The Intimidator
- The Power-Monger
- The Clown
- The Know-It-All
- The Whiner
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Rachel Eichenbaum // Jul 21, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I find great relevance and humor in this personality analysis, perhaps because it’s downright true to life. We have all encountered these character types in our workplaces, varying from co-workers and subordinates to upper management. I look forward to the next insightful posts that express how to handle each distinctive behavior.
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