workplace dynamics
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Are your buttons getting pushed at work? Here’s a go-to guide packed with helpful tips.
Think you’re doomed to automatically react to situations that push your buttons in ways that have you saying “I can’t believe I did that” after the dust settles? I’m here to tell you: it can be different! Since we’re in that time of year where many organizations notice tensions rising, I’ve been talking a lot lately about navigating difficult situations. This post is meant to be a quick go-to reference – bookmark it so that the next time you feel like your buttons are getting pushed, you can refer to it for some fast tips to help you. 1) What pushes your buttons? Dig deep to discover more about…
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Know the Warning Signs You’ve Been Triggered to Navigate Difficult Situations.
Look around. When was the last time you witnessed or were involved in a triggering situation? If you really take the time to observe, you’ll probably notice triggering events happening all around you, all the time. Even in organizations with some of the best laid-out plans, conflict in the workplace still happens. Conflict in the Workplace Sends Productivity Plummeting Even a seemingly minor disagreement can spiral out of control into a conflict in the workplace that undermines productivity and erodes professional relationships. What about you? Have you ever reacted on automatic pilot in a way that was less than productive when you felt triggered? Maybe some of these statements sound…
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Identify Your Hot Buttons at Work to Respond More Effectively.
Hot buttons. Everybody’s got ‘em. OK, admit it. Sometimes co-workers, colleagues or work situations irritate you. And to add insult to injury, you get even more annoyed when those around you don’t seem to be bothered by any of it. Sound familiar? Triggers are “in the eye of the beholder.” It’s important to identify just what your individual triggers are – and to effectively address them – so that you can respond more productively the next time you feel triggered. What Pushes Your Buttons in the Workplace? Read over the following samples of common workplace triggering situations. As you read each one, consider how much you emotionally react to each…
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5 Strategies to Effectively Infuse Diversity and Inclusion into Your Next Training
From my experience, I find that most facilitators of courses and training sessions can infuse issues of diversity and inclusion to a far greater extent than they currently do. If you’ve followed my blogs, you may be familiar with a metaphor that I often use when speaking of how to infuse diversity and inclusion. I liken it to creating a layer cake – it all starts with a solid foundation. Acknowledge the Organization’s Commitment to Creating Inclusion As a very quick refresher, Layer 1 (the foundation layer) involves acknowledgment of the organization’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all members. In this layer, participants also begin to explore their…
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Is there a Disconnect Between Your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Goals – and What’s Actually Happening?
Across the nation, most leaders would agree that there is a renewed energy, commitment, and in many cases, even a sense of urgency, to live up to the promises as set forth in their mission statements and strategic plans. Most often, I see diversity, equity and inclusion goals like the following: Deepen the capacity and competence of all members of the organization to create a more inclusive, socially just environment. Support and accelerate the professional/academic and personal success of the full range of individuals the organization serves. Create inclusive work environments that support the success of the full range of employees across group membership. All of this looks great on…
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Diversity pays dividends. Does your organization have an inclusive culture?
Why do even well-intended diversity efforts often fall short of expected outcomes – or do little more than to increase awareness? I hear that question a lot. It’s that very question that inspired me to write my most recent article. And it all starts with a metaphor on … trifocals. Curious? Take a few minutes out to read more.
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Creating Inclusion: How Ready is YOUR Organization for Change?
A critical exclusionary incident occurs in your organization. You react, try to smooth the situation over with an open forum or a training session on inclusion and diversity and resume your business-as-usual routine. Case closed. You breathe a sigh of relief. But not for those affected. Like waters that ripple endlessly when a stone skips through, waves of stinging emotions brew among those involved in the exclusionary episode. Can you relate? Diversity and Inclusion Cannot Be Accomplished Piecemeal Ignoring the situation solves nothing. Pretending it’s settled is absurd. The ingredients are in place and ready to ignite again when sparked. Learning to infuse equity and inclusion into everything we do…
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Are you up for a leadership challenge in 2018?
If you’re like me, you’re looking at the calendar right now in total disbelief that 2018 is right around the corner. My question for you: As a leader, what do you want to be different in the New Year? You might answer that you want to change your blueprint for being an effective leader. Perhaps your actions in the past patched up discontent – for a while. But to your dismay, you may be seeing the same old contentious situations repeat themselves. For 2018, what you really want is to ‘fix’ those toxic workplace situations for good. And you’re not looking for a ‘quick fix’ (because you know those never…
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Overcome Office Dysfunction
Here’s the truth: There ARE more effective ways to deal with frustration in the workplace – some simple tips can show you how and when to implement the tools necessary to transform negative workplace dynamics and office politics. Even though you can’t control people or situations, you can take charge of the way you respond. Reclaim YOUR power today… Ready to Change Your Response… and Change Your Results? Well… I’m showing you how it’s done and sharing examples in this recent TAI Talk video! Click PLAY to watch it NOW! Are you tired of responding to triggering situations and workplace conflict in ways you later regret? Are you frustrated by…
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Identify Your Hot Buttons to Effectively Navigate Workplace Conflict
Finding yourself frustrated with coworkers, managers, or employees? If you feel that your ‘hot buttons’ are being pushed at work and you’re ready to take action and gain some tools to navigate these situations of office politics and workplace conflict, keep reading… You’re leading an important meeting or making a presentation when someone interrupts you and takes over. A key project deadline is missed when someone drops the ball and doesn’t follow through on what he promised to deliver. While talking one-on-one with a direct report, she seems distracted – continually checking her phone and scrolling through messages. Sound familiar? People often share these and similar challenging workplace situations with…
