Occasional misunderstandings and disputes occur almost on every workplace. Although you are not a conflicting person, you can work with people who need to argue and cause disputes. How to solve conflicts in a team as efficiently as possible? changeboard.com brought several practical tips.
Try to better understand your colleagues
Try to learn about the people you work with and look for ways to prevent conflicts. For example, if you know that a colleague impatiently waits for you to deliver the data needed to compile financial reports every month, do not leave it to the last minute.
Do not add to gossip
If you do not want to be considered untrustworthy, refrain from spreading speculations. Supervisors appreciate subordinates who are positive examples to others.
Solve your own disputes yourself
Before you decide to involve anyone else, try to solve your conflict with an irritable or lazy colleague personally. Ask him for a meeting in private and do not criticize his personality. Focus on facts that hamper your work.
Follow unwritten rules
Every workplace has its own unwritten rules. If you want to come up with an initiative, try to get a buy-in from your colleagues.
Be flexible
Getting on with others means the willingness to offer help beyond your job responsibilities.
Use humor
Do not take yourself too seriously. Relax from the work pressure using a common sense of humor.
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