handling diff coworkers
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The ‘ME’ co-worker
The ALL AROUND UNPLEASANT co-worker
The CONSTANT ARGUER
The DEFENSIVE co-worker
The GOSSIPER
The WHINER
A Not my Job-er
The BLAME-R
The Insecure co-worker
The STUBBORN co-worker
The ‘ME’
Co-Worker
This is the guy who epitomizes ego.
He takes credit for everything, regardless of whether or not he actually deserves it.
He believes that his problems are bigger and more importantthan anybody else’s.
He has an inflated sense of himself
Handling Him
It's important that you keep your manager aware of your
worth and contribution, especially with team projects. Keep records of what you've accomplished,
along with names and dates. And don't bother to “tell your ideas" to "me" guy anymore.
The ‘Unpleasant’Co-Worker
This is the guy who is always nasty.
He is rude, arrogant, condescending and just notenjoyable.
He causes a lot of problem at the work place.
Handling Him Try to have an open conversation with this guy, privately
and be careful about your approachDon’t accuse the co-worker
Next talk to the manager about the situationReduce the interaction with the person.
The ConstantArguer
He argues on each and every point however rational.
He loves to disagree .
He always has a problem with what others say.
He loves his own voice
Handling Him
While you are talking let him finish his points
Don’t interrupt himAlways keep your cool
When he is finished voice your opinions
The DefensiveCo-Worker
He is Mr. Perfect.
He will never accept constructive criticism.
He believes in doing things his way.
Nothing can change his mind about things.
Handling Him
Give him positive reinforcements before dishing out negative feedbackCriticize yourself first to relate to him
Always speak collectively using the words like' We’ instead of ‘you’Always talk to him in person.
The ConstantGossiper
He acts as if he has a direct connection to company’s Grapevine.
This person shares his scoop regularly.
The majority of gossip is false and hurtful
Handling Him
Be cautious when presented with gossip.Keep the information to yourself instead of passing it on.
Project yourself ,that you are reluctant to be a part of the gossip chain
The Whiner
He is not happy in any situation
He is a guy who always complains.
He doesn’t knows the line between venting frustrationand constant nit- picking
He unleashes his cynical attitude on whoever happens to be near him.
Handling Him
Being a Whiner is embedded into his personality so you wont be able to change him.
Minimize your interactions with him. Don’t react to his problems.Inform him about you are busy if he wants to start up a conversation
regarding his latest peeve.
The Blame-r
He never takes the blame of his mistakes and shifts the blame to others.
He wants to be in the good books of the bosses
Fails to understand that taking up the responsibility willimpress his boss.
Handling Him
Whenever appropriate share the blame.When not appropriate make it clear it to your boss that who
was at fault for the mishap.
The StubbornCo-worker
He is not a team player.
He is too committed to his own ideas and not open to change
He believes that his way of doing things is the best.
Handling Him
The stubborn guy should be handled diplomatically.Generalize the solution while asking him to do a task in a certain way.
You can do the task yourself and show him the benefits of doing it the other way.
Make him responsible for the change and let him take charge.
The Not myJob-er
This individual expresses is negativity by refusing to do any task.
He does this to get back at the way the he thinks company is treating him.
His favorite line is’ That’s not my job’
Handling Him
Try to find training and development opportunities for a Not-My-Job-er.Oftentimes this person wants growth and advancement
He loses his enthusiasm for work and tries to do as little as possible, whenhe thinks he is going no where.
Try to increase the scope of his job.
The Insecure Co- worker
This type of colleague likes to boost self image bycriticizing others
They are quick to defend and justify whatever they say,when they are being criticized.
They are highly paranoid and erratic.
Handling Him
Reassure them to build up their self-esteem, though it may be difficult.Do not snap back at them.
Be assertive and attempt to see the problem from their point of view. Ignore temper tantrums by remaining silent.
Don’t attack them directly otherwise they will hold a grudge against you.
How will you handle a colleague who talks negative about you,
behind your back?
Don’t be one of them!!Raise your performance bar
So that the others can look up to you as their ideal.