It’s kind of weird, when you think about it, living at work. For the most part of our life, many of us are surrounded by people that we might never hang out with if we weren’t employed by the same organization. While things don’t always go as planned, they don’t always. It should come as no surprise that we don’t always agree because we all have distinct personalities, goals, and drives.
Fortunately, there are things we can do to ease the situation when conflict does emerge at work. See this gallery for suggestions on how to defuse tense situations at work.
1.Try striking up a casual discussion.
Try bringing up the subject in casual conversation first if you know that a specific thought or situation would probably make someone angry.
2.Ensure they are informed
If someone receives regular and insightful status updates, they will frequently feel better and be more adaptable to change, even if they are a control freak.
3.Be patient with others.
Understanding a colleague’s motivation might help you better comprehend their behavior that is producing stress, just like in any human interaction.
4.Challenging limits
Setting up personal boundaries and enforcing them when the other person breaches them can be incredibly beneficial when dealing with toxic behavior.
5.Have trust in the process
Trusting the HR process is not a sign of weakness; in many situations, it’s the best course of action. If someone’s behavior is creating an excessive amount of stress, don’t be afraid to discuss it with HR.
