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5 Ways to Deal with Colleagues who Interrupt You

19 Jul 2016

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Most of the time we work in project teams, which involves interaction with a variety of people with different personalities.

Because success is achieved most quickly in a team, at the end of the day you have to reach the same level as every person in the team. how do you do that How do you strike a balance with your team? Below you will find a list of ways to deal with colleagues who interrupt you:

RELATIONS

Most of the time, misunderstandings arise from a lack of communication. Even if it sounds cliché, communication really is the key. Initiate private discussions in which you discuss these situations, there are people who are not aware of the interruptions. Also, if communication problems persist in the team, they can be solved with team bonding or team building activities.

LISTEN

If you are put in an unpleasant situation, the first thing you can do is to put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Before you draw a conclusion about the situation you are in, try to find out the perspective of the other person. Open communication and active listening are important things that every work team needs. Another aspect that you have to consider is the fact that everyone has a life outside of work and you never know what happens there. That’s why it’s important to invest in relationships and listen to your colleagues.

MAKE YOUR NEEDS KNOWN

If you make your needs known in front of your colleagues, you will end up simplifying the whole situation. Even if we are talking about a project team or just department colleagues, they will appreciate the fact that they are informed and this will be reflected in success.

FINDS THE BEST SOLUTION

With the right leadership almost everyone will be able to become part of a successful team. Once a common front of action is reached, success will not be long in coming.

KINDNESS

For example, in our echipa, kindness is a value we value very much. Working in an industry that is part of the top 5 most stressful jobs, kindness is our “weapon” to face extreme situations… where we also add a constant sense of humor.

CONCLUSION

Openness, communication and good listening are key elements that ensure a constant workflow and a balance in the team.