Hello Seniors,
I am working with an IT Company as an HR Manager.
There are two employees in our office, and they both are working as BDE (one male and one female).
They sit just beside my cubicle, and I see them always whispering, gossiping, and laughing almost for 6 hours in a day. Somehow, they irritate me. The female employee is used to laughing loudly.
Now, when I drew attention to my director, he said he would take care of these matters. Actually, they both are doing well with their work, and the director feels that they are good employees and well professional too. However, whatever they are discussing is related to their work only. But it's not like that.
Somehow, they ignore my presence and continue their chit-chat the whole day. Even when I have seen them flirting with each other, they go out during office hours to have ice cream or snacks anytime without informing me.
When I mention this to my director, he doesn't take it seriously and doesn't take any action.
I feel that even if I have the power as an HR manager, I couldn't do anything in this matter. The fact is that I cannot even focus on my work due to this.
Can anyone suggest what I should do in this situation?
From India, Mumbai
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5I am working with an IT Company as an HR Manager.
There are two employees in our office, and they both are working as BDE (one male and one female).
They sit just beside my cubicle, and I see them always whispering, gossiping, and laughing almost for 6 hours in a day. Somehow, they irritate me. The female employee is used to laughing loudly.
Now, when I drew attention to my director, he said he would take care of these matters. Actually, they both are doing well with their work, and the director feels that they are good employees and well professional too. However, whatever they are discussing is related to their work only. But it's not like that.
Somehow, they ignore my presence and continue their chit-chat the whole day. Even when I have seen them flirting with each other, they go out during office hours to have ice cream or snacks anytime without informing me.
When I mention this to my director, he doesn't take it seriously and doesn't take any action.
I feel that even if I have the power as an HR manager, I couldn't do anything in this matter. The fact is that I cannot even focus on my work due to this.
Can anyone suggest what I should do in this situation?
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Hi Rutvi,
If you think their working style is disturbing, here are your options:
a) You have to see if you can change your seat
b) You can request or remind them again and again to maintain low volume
c) You can use cotton pads for your ears
d) Convince your seniors to take some action
Unfortunately, they are not doing anything which can be called as ‘Unprofessional’. Moreover, their boss seems to be happy with their work.
If you think they are doing anything which is against company culture or norms, then you got to collect evidence regarding it. May be CCTV or Audio recording of their loud behavior, might help. You need to take approvals for that.
I have been in a similar situation and I opted for change of my work station. I was fortunate to get a new and peaceful work station.
I hope and pray that you get a resolution for your situation! Till then, make some noise and disturb them… (on a lighter note)…:)
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If you think their working style is disturbing, here are your options:
a) You have to see if you can change your seat
b) You can request or remind them again and again to maintain low volume
c) You can use cotton pads for your ears
d) Convince your seniors to take some action
Unfortunately, they are not doing anything which can be called as ‘Unprofessional’. Moreover, their boss seems to be happy with their work.
If you think they are doing anything which is against company culture or norms, then you got to collect evidence regarding it. May be CCTV or Audio recording of their loud behavior, might help. You need to take approvals for that.
I have been in a similar situation and I opted for change of my work station. I was fortunate to get a new and peaceful work station.
I hope and pray that you get a resolution for your situation! Till then, make some noise and disturb them… (on a lighter note)…:)
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Hi Rutvi,
That's quite common in all corporate environments. Before making any suggestions, I would like to remind you that "EVERYONE IS AN EMPLOYEE," from the Director to the housekeeping staff. We cannot force anyone to do anything.
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That's quite common in all corporate environments. Before making any suggestions, I would like to remind you that "EVERYONE IS AN EMPLOYEE," from the Director to the housekeeping staff. We cannot force anyone to do anything.
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1. No matter if they are whispering, gossiping, and laughing for almost 6 hours a day or even 23 hours for the day, as long as they are completing the work. In my case, as a Lead, I do not disturb any of my employees as long as my work is getting done.
2. So, we cannot project those points as a powerful weapon. Instead, you could give them a chocolate on a day when they were calm for at least an hour less than the previous day. This is how you can play a diplomatic role to express how you feel, slowly request them (AT ANY COST, DO NOT SHOWCASE YOUR POWER) to be quiet at their cubicle.
3. Even then, if it prolongs, then send out an official email to the Manager/Director - CC - Your Director's Reporting Manager and the two employees, and explain to them that the entire environment might be spoiled if we do not take any action. The email should resemble a WARNING and not a complaint.
Hope this Helps :)
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Jai
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1. No matter if they are whispering, gossiping, and laughing for almost 6 hours a day or even 23 hours for the day, as long as they are completing the work. In my case, as a Lead, I do not disturb any of my employees as long as my work is getting done.
2. So, we cannot project those points as a powerful weapon. Instead, you could give them a chocolate on a day when they were calm for at least an hour less than the previous day. This is how you can play a diplomatic role to express how you feel, slowly request them (AT ANY COST, DO NOT SHOWCASE YOUR POWER) to be quiet at their cubicle.
3. Even then, if it prolongs, then send out an official email to the Manager/Director - CC - Your Director's Reporting Manager and the two employees, and explain to them that the entire environment might be spoiled if we do not take any action. The email should resemble a WARNING and not a complaint.
Hope this Helps :)
Thanks
Jai
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Hello Jai,
Thank you very much. Yes, you have given me good solutions, but I am afraid if they would work or not. Can you please tell me more about "This is how you can play a diplomatic role"? How can I play a diplomatic role other than giving them a chocolate for being calm? I am eager to learn more about this so that 'THE SNAKE GETS KILLED BUT THE STICK DOESN'T BREAK.'
Looking forward to receiving your favorable reply.
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Thank you very much. Yes, you have given me good solutions, but I am afraid if they would work or not. Can you please tell me more about "This is how you can play a diplomatic role"? How can I play a diplomatic role other than giving them a chocolate for being calm? I am eager to learn more about this so that 'THE SNAKE GETS KILLED BUT THE STICK DOESN'T BREAK.'
Looking forward to receiving your favorable reply.
Regards,
[Name removed on request]
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Hi, Good Morning!
Yes, it will work. Give them a chocolate and say, "Guys! You people are just amazing! You are slowly turning to be too good in all ways. I am so happy that you made my day as well because the one hour when you guys were calm, I could concentrate very well on my work and thus completed a task successfully and got appreciation for it. So here are the chocolates. Expecting the same in the future!
This is a diplomatic way of telling them they are disturbing others, with which they couldn't work properly, and a polite way of asking them to be quieter. Just try it out and let me know :) Hope it will help!
Thanks,
Jai
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Yes, it will work. Give them a chocolate and say, "Guys! You people are just amazing! You are slowly turning to be too good in all ways. I am so happy that you made my day as well because the one hour when you guys were calm, I could concentrate very well on my work and thus completed a task successfully and got appreciation for it. So here are the chocolates. Expecting the same in the future!
This is a diplomatic way of telling them they are disturbing others, with which they couldn't work properly, and a polite way of asking them to be quieter. Just try it out and let me know :) Hope it will help!
Thanks,
Jai
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Hmm... A great discussion going on. But let's just flip the coin and see the other side. Warning: Truth might hurt.
You presented a fine example of our ME society. I don't know why, but I can sense a jealous, immature HR Manager with his or her own insecurities to work on. Read your own line carefully, and you would understand.
I see them always whispering, gossiping, and laughing for almost 6 hours a day. Somehow, they irritate me. They ignore my presence and continue their chit-chat all day. Even when I have caught them flirting with each other or going out for ice cream or snacks during office hours without informing me. Is this the real problem? No, I would say!
I just read someone suggested recording... Ha ha ha, too funny. This is how leaders are made by career coaches.
What I say might provoke some diplomatic ah, but I don't go on saying it, but the feeling behind those complaints is clear:
- You complain twice.
- They still ignore you.
- You want to concentrate on your work, but somehow you always focus on and think about them.
- You want some action taken against them (I think you want them fired).
You took such petit issues to your higher management. Too funny and too childish. And we think, who is that "drop a pin" companion?
You started your post with how to deal with jerks. I thought it was something serious, but I was highly disappointed. If I were you, I'd just leave it.
My suggestion: Just be a little more mature and have peace.
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You presented a fine example of our ME society. I don't know why, but I can sense a jealous, immature HR Manager with his or her own insecurities to work on. Read your own line carefully, and you would understand.
I see them always whispering, gossiping, and laughing for almost 6 hours a day. Somehow, they irritate me. They ignore my presence and continue their chit-chat all day. Even when I have caught them flirting with each other or going out for ice cream or snacks during office hours without informing me. Is this the real problem? No, I would say!
I just read someone suggested recording... Ha ha ha, too funny. This is how leaders are made by career coaches.
What I say might provoke some diplomatic ah, but I don't go on saying it, but the feeling behind those complaints is clear:
- You complain twice.
- They still ignore you.
- You want to concentrate on your work, but somehow you always focus on and think about them.
- You want some action taken against them (I think you want them fired).
You took such petit issues to your higher management. Too funny and too childish. And we think, who is that "drop a pin" companion?
You started your post with how to deal with jerks. I thought it was something serious, but I was highly disappointed. If I were you, I'd just leave it.
My suggestion: Just be a little more mature and have peace.
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Dear Rutvi, Try that, I also think you will get benefit. Also you can get involve with them with their discussion some time & tactfully convince them. Thanks, DP
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Hey, I would suggest you to also involve with them and work in a fun environment. Since they laugh always, you can also do the same. It will improve your health too. Do not take me in a funnier sense. I myself do lots of fun in my cubicle, and it's a good way to spend the day in the office. It keeps the environment employee-friendly, fresh, and motivating.
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Dear Rutvi,
If you really feel that they have a lot of time on hand and are wasting it, why can't you overload them with work if possible? This could potentially reduce their chit-chat time and encourage them to focus on their tasks.
Alternatively, you could politely inform your director that they possess a lot of potential. Therefore, it would be beneficial to fully utilize their capabilities rather than allowing them to waste time on unofficial matters.
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Priya
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If you really feel that they have a lot of time on hand and are wasting it, why can't you overload them with work if possible? This could potentially reduce their chit-chat time and encourage them to focus on their tasks.
Alternatively, you could politely inform your director that they possess a lot of potential. Therefore, it would be beneficial to fully utilize their capabilities rather than allowing them to waste time on unofficial matters.
Regards,
Priya
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Hi Priya,
That's a good view! But we forget sometimes that we are dealing with HUMANS and not machines. Overloading them, I can say it's a temporary fix, but making them realize their mistakes will be a permanent one. That's my point :)
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Jai
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That's a good view! But we forget sometimes that we are dealing with HUMANS and not machines. Overloading them, I can say it's a temporary fix, but making them realize their mistakes will be a permanent one. That's my point :)
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Jai
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Hi,
I am the not into confronting people but I would request Ashish (As_ashu31) to look at the language he has used in his post and decide how mature is he! If Rutvi is ‘jealous and immature’ then what adjectives would he use for himself…. ‘Ignorant and non-empathetic’ comes to my mind.
All of us have different ways of working. While some people can concentrate in noise others can’t. It depends upon lot of factors like our multiple intelligence and VAK (Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic) Profile. Let’s respect people’s views and even if we have to contradict, let’s not hurt anyone with our words and tone!
I am sure, they teach these things in good consulting firms…
Ashish… My suggestion to you is… be humble!
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I am the not into confronting people but I would request Ashish (As_ashu31) to look at the language he has used in his post and decide how mature is he! If Rutvi is ‘jealous and immature’ then what adjectives would he use for himself…. ‘Ignorant and non-empathetic’ comes to my mind.
All of us have different ways of working. While some people can concentrate in noise others can’t. It depends upon lot of factors like our multiple intelligence and VAK (Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic) Profile. Let’s respect people’s views and even if we have to contradict, let’s not hurt anyone with our words and tone!
I am sure, they teach these things in good consulting firms…
Ashish… My suggestion to you is… be humble!
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Oh!! Great, Mr. Sharma. I was thinking, who is publicly trying to steal the show!! Now, I got it. It's you... Thanks for making me remember all the VKS, multiple intelligences... I forgot all that... By the way, how's everything? Dear, I respect you like you do, but as you yourself have proclaimed to everyone to have a different way!!! That's what I did... In my way!! If you don't like it... Let it be... Earth is safe, relax bro... Not going to hurt anyone.
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I was thinking who is publicly trying to steal the show!!
Attribution: https://www.citehr.com/492415-how-de...#ixzz30ee7gD2g
Dear Ashish,
I am here to share my knowledge and my point of view, not to 'try' to steal (not Steel) the show!! I am sure if my efforts are genuine, people would notice me....
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Attribution: https://www.citehr.com/492415-how-de...#ixzz30ee7gD2g
Dear Ashish,
I am here to share my knowledge and my point of view, not to 'try' to steal (not Steel) the show!! I am sure if my efforts are genuine, people would notice me....
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Do one thing,
Just get closer to those employees and do not speak to them aggressively. Treat them as friends and convey to them to be disciplined with friendly talks; they will definitely listen to you. Please, in this case, do not show your power; instead, show them love and care. Become a slow poison for them that will harm neither you nor them.
I think it will help you because I am following the same in my office. There are 60 employees, all of whom are kind of childish, but I will never speak to them with angry eyes or loud noise. I will go to them, tell them personally, and talk to them nicely. Finally, I will see the situation has become more calm and good. Try it once; you will see a difference.
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Just get closer to those employees and do not speak to them aggressively. Treat them as friends and convey to them to be disciplined with friendly talks; they will definitely listen to you. Please, in this case, do not show your power; instead, show them love and care. Become a slow poison for them that will harm neither you nor them.
I think it will help you because I am following the same in my office. There are 60 employees, all of whom are kind of childish, but I will never speak to them with angry eyes or loud noise. I will go to them, tell them personally, and talk to them nicely. Finally, I will see the situation has become more calm and good. Try it once; you will see a difference.
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@ Kabadaghis,
It's nice to see people who have the same thoughts to deal with the problem :) . Hope you read my suggestions too.
General Note: Guys, chill out :) Let's not deviate from the topic :)
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It's nice to see people who have the same thoughts to deal with the problem :) . Hope you read my suggestions too.
General Note: Guys, chill out :) Let's not deviate from the topic :)
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Dear Rutvi,
I have read all the comments with interest. Many contain useful ideas, and some have digressed attacking others' comments, etc. I am not an HR professional but a retired academic. As I was not clear about what BDE stood for, I checked the web and found that it could mean Business Development Executives. Hence, please let us know how you, as an HR manager, are related to them in an official capacity. I do not understand how your cubicle is next to theirs. How large is your company?
You also say that they go out for snacks whenever they like. Is there any company policy about it? In small companies, there may not be any strict rules, and as long as the work gets done effectively and efficiently, managers ignore formalities to ensure that the business survives and progresses.
Many times, it is how we react to what others do that irritates us. I have found that watching Swami Anubhavananda's lectures on Happiness on YouTube helps me to calm down. Try doing that.
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I have read all the comments with interest. Many contain useful ideas, and some have digressed attacking others' comments, etc. I am not an HR professional but a retired academic. As I was not clear about what BDE stood for, I checked the web and found that it could mean Business Development Executives. Hence, please let us know how you, as an HR manager, are related to them in an official capacity. I do not understand how your cubicle is next to theirs. How large is your company?
You also say that they go out for snacks whenever they like. Is there any company policy about it? In small companies, there may not be any strict rules, and as long as the work gets done effectively and efficiently, managers ignore formalities to ensure that the business survives and progresses.
Many times, it is how we react to what others do that irritates us. I have found that watching Swami Anubhavananda's lectures on Happiness on YouTube helps me to calm down. Try doing that.
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Dear Rutvi,
Let me start from the end of your message... :-)
"Can anyone suggest me what should I do in this situation" --- Learn and Evolve! Easier said than done, but that's exactly what you need to do. So what do you learn and how do you evolve?
First, you learn to really identify a problem or an issue. In this case, is there really a problem or an issue, and if there is, what is that problem/issue. Let's try and work this out...
You are the HR Manager.
One guy and one lady sit in the next cubicle from the BDE team.
- They are doing good work since their director is quite happy with them. He feels they are good employees and good professionals as well.
- Do they have a Manager (BDM) as well, or do they directly report to the Director?
- If they do have a BDM, why did you approach the Director directly and not the BDM? If you did approach the BDM, what was his/her reaction?
- They gossip, talk, laugh (loudly especially the lady), sometimes for 6 hrs in an 8 hr workday... :-)
- That irritates you... Why?
- You can't even focus on your work...
- What about others in the room? Are they also having the same problem as you, or are they unaffected by it, and it's only you?
- They ignore your presence and continue to chit-chat.
- What effect do you expect your presence to have on your employees from other departments?
- Do you expect them to stop their activities and be more alert because you are senior to them?
- Are you expecting to "demand" or "command" respect from your employees?
- They go out to have ice cream during office hours without informing you.
- Are they required to do so?
- If they inform their director and not you, would you still react the same way?
- When you informed your director, he didn't take it seriously, and no action was taken. You feel that even if you had the power as an HR manager, you couldn't have done anything in this matter.
- What did you inform your director about? What did you say was the problem or the issue?
- Why do you think he didn't take any action?
- Why does he have a good opinion of these two individuals?
- Do you think he (director) is a poor judge of character, and that is why he can't see how bad (poor) these two individuals are?
- What action were you expecting the director to take?
- What action would you have taken if given the full power to do so?
So now let's come to the crux... what or where is the problem/issue? More importantly, is there really a problem or an issue?
You yourself analyze and decide. Believe me, you will evolve into a better HR professional, irrespective of what your analysis states... :-) If you still need guidance, feel free to ask.
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Navneet
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Let me start from the end of your message... :-)
"Can anyone suggest me what should I do in this situation" --- Learn and Evolve! Easier said than done, but that's exactly what you need to do. So what do you learn and how do you evolve?
First, you learn to really identify a problem or an issue. In this case, is there really a problem or an issue, and if there is, what is that problem/issue. Let's try and work this out...
You are the HR Manager.
One guy and one lady sit in the next cubicle from the BDE team.
- They are doing good work since their director is quite happy with them. He feels they are good employees and good professionals as well.
- Do they have a Manager (BDM) as well, or do they directly report to the Director?
- If they do have a BDM, why did you approach the Director directly and not the BDM? If you did approach the BDM, what was his/her reaction?
- They gossip, talk, laugh (loudly especially the lady), sometimes for 6 hrs in an 8 hr workday... :-)
- That irritates you... Why?
- You can't even focus on your work...
- What about others in the room? Are they also having the same problem as you, or are they unaffected by it, and it's only you?
- They ignore your presence and continue to chit-chat.
- What effect do you expect your presence to have on your employees from other departments?
- Do you expect them to stop their activities and be more alert because you are senior to them?
- Are you expecting to "demand" or "command" respect from your employees?
- They go out to have ice cream during office hours without informing you.
- Are they required to do so?
- If they inform their director and not you, would you still react the same way?
- When you informed your director, he didn't take it seriously, and no action was taken. You feel that even if you had the power as an HR manager, you couldn't have done anything in this matter.
- What did you inform your director about? What did you say was the problem or the issue?
- Why do you think he didn't take any action?
- Why does he have a good opinion of these two individuals?
- Do you think he (director) is a poor judge of character, and that is why he can't see how bad (poor) these two individuals are?
- What action were you expecting the director to take?
- What action would you have taken if given the full power to do so?
So now let's come to the crux... what or where is the problem/issue? More importantly, is there really a problem or an issue?
You yourself analyze and decide. Believe me, you will evolve into a better HR professional, irrespective of what your analysis states... :-) If you still need guidance, feel free to ask.
Cheers,
Navneet
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Dear Rutvi, Are you are in for a real root cause analysis of your issue.. ? Wait... it seems so... :)
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Maybe we should do a "real root cause" or if you so desire we could do a "Pseudo root cause" of your reactions in this forum (just hysterically joking) ... :-)
After all if 'Eureka Philosophy’ means when a conducive environment is created (which is never created when people take it on themselves to consistently ridicule others opinion) and people are strategically guided ( which is what my original post was about - learn and evolve) , they can find their own way towards personal and professional excellence ( which was the intent... Analyze yourself and decide, i had suggested).
Our responsibility as seniors is to share knowledge in whatever form they could be in the hope that it can benefit a larger audience. If a few among that audience feel the need to laugh at whatever is being shared then please understand the loss is not to the person who has already shared voluntarily but to the people who don't feel the need to learn because they are too busy laughing at others...:-)
One of the most important and difficult skills for a senior person to learn is the ability to understand and comprehend the effect of their (re)actions from a holistic point of view. The faster they learn, the better professionals they become...:-)... Remember, it will always be about the larger picture.
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After all if 'Eureka Philosophy’ means when a conducive environment is created (which is never created when people take it on themselves to consistently ridicule others opinion) and people are strategically guided ( which is what my original post was about - learn and evolve) , they can find their own way towards personal and professional excellence ( which was the intent... Analyze yourself and decide, i had suggested).
Our responsibility as seniors is to share knowledge in whatever form they could be in the hope that it can benefit a larger audience. If a few among that audience feel the need to laugh at whatever is being shared then please understand the loss is not to the person who has already shared voluntarily but to the people who don't feel the need to learn because they are too busy laughing at others...:-)
One of the most important and difficult skills for a senior person to learn is the ability to understand and comprehend the effect of their (re)actions from a holistic point of view. The faster they learn, the better professionals they become...:-)... Remember, it will always be about the larger picture.
Cheers
Navneet Chandra
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NAVNEET,
That's a great share; appreciate you for your post :) And it's mostly self-analysis rather than RCA. If Ritvi answered those questions, I am sure that she can understand where she stands. Then she will solve the problem by herself.
You know what, I have formed a similar pattern of questions for my team members to answer, whose productivity is less when compared to others. Thus, they have improved their productivity :) .
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That's a great share; appreciate you for your post :) And it's mostly self-analysis rather than RCA. If Ritvi answered those questions, I am sure that she can understand where she stands. Then she will solve the problem by herself.
You know what, I have formed a similar pattern of questions for my team members to answer, whose productivity is less when compared to others. Thus, they have improved their productivity :) .
Thanks
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Ahh... I feel like it is my moral responsibility to at least write two lines of 'clearing up the air'!
When I wrote RCA, I was referring to the collective comments of all the members who have responded, including me. As I reflect back on my post, I do feel that I reacted, and I could have probably ignored the comment. As far as being a senior person is concerned and the way RCA has been done to the 'Eureka Philosophy' I feel... it is time I can implement ignoring to the post! I fail to understand why people don't practice what they write. Anyway... Enough of the 'Jerk Theory' and I am out of this discussion... Feel free to do your research and RCAs.
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When I wrote RCA, I was referring to the collective comments of all the members who have responded, including me. As I reflect back on my post, I do feel that I reacted, and I could have probably ignored the comment. As far as being a senior person is concerned and the way RCA has been done to the 'Eureka Philosophy' I feel... it is time I can implement ignoring to the post! I fail to understand why people don't practice what they write. Anyway... Enough of the 'Jerk Theory' and I am out of this discussion... Feel free to do your research and RCAs.
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The good thing about collective wisdom is that all of us can debate, discuss, laugh at each other, and even reprimand if required. But at the end of it all, go back with the thought that together we can solve, evolve, learn, and share knowledge. :-) And come back again to debate, discuss, etc., etc. :-)
While individual comments might look distasteful to some, the intent on the whole, I'm sure is never negative. I personally fully endorse the "Eureka philosophy" and truly believe that it is an ideal path to follow for "intrinsic and inclusive" growth for every individual at both a personal and professional level.
@ Atul - The use of the Eureka Philosophy in my last post was not an attempt to undo anything or to show anything in a bad light but rather an attempt to demonstrate my belief in the same philosophy and to gain acceptability from a person who follows it day in and day out... YOU. If in the process, I have somehow projected otherwise, then my sincere apologies for the same.
Maybe I take my role as a senior too seriously... :-)
From India, Delhi
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While individual comments might look distasteful to some, the intent on the whole, I'm sure is never negative. I personally fully endorse the "Eureka philosophy" and truly believe that it is an ideal path to follow for "intrinsic and inclusive" growth for every individual at both a personal and professional level.
@ Atul - The use of the Eureka Philosophy in my last post was not an attempt to undo anything or to show anything in a bad light but rather an attempt to demonstrate my belief in the same philosophy and to gain acceptability from a person who follows it day in and day out... YOU. If in the process, I have somehow projected otherwise, then my sincere apologies for the same.
Maybe I take my role as a senior too seriously... :-)
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Hi Rutvi,
As I understand your concern, you are more concerned about their behavior, as they are not very professional and not respecting your presence. First of all, you have to create a good rapport with them (keeping your position in mind) and try to be a part of their conversation. After having some casual talk, you can show them that now it's time to work, so that they can also feel that they are wasting their time. Behaving harshly may lead them to start ignoring you (both employees are doing well with their work, and the director feels that they are good employees and quite professional).
Also, start learning to ignore some issues. At this position, if you react to every single issue, employees may start taking it lightly or as a joke.
Regards,
Ram Chauhan
Manager - HR
From India, Perungudi
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As I understand your concern, you are more concerned about their behavior, as they are not very professional and not respecting your presence. First of all, you have to create a good rapport with them (keeping your position in mind) and try to be a part of their conversation. After having some casual talk, you can show them that now it's time to work, so that they can also feel that they are wasting their time. Behaving harshly may lead them to start ignoring you (both employees are doing well with their work, and the director feels that they are good employees and quite professional).
Also, start learning to ignore some issues. At this position, if you react to every single issue, employees may start taking it lightly or as a joke.
Regards,
Ram Chauhan
Manager - HR
From India, Perungudi
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Hi Rutvi Khandwala,
It's a very important issue. I've been hearing about this more often, and I completely agree with you that it should not be ignored. You know, we just started a scientific survey about this matter. You can take part by clicking the link in my signature.
Anyway, good luck.
From Egypt, Alexandria
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It's a very important issue. I've been hearing about this more often, and I completely agree with you that it should not be ignored. You know, we just started a scientific survey about this matter. You can take part by clicking the link in my signature.
Anyway, good luck.
From Egypt, Alexandria
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