Negative co workers can make working in an organization a difficult thing. Even when you are positive in your approach, a negative environment and negative co workers can make working with them really cumbersome. Organizational culture in any business model promotes a positive attitude among the employees of the organization. When you are dealing with negative co workers, they are certain things that you must do for yourself as well as for others around you.
- Be approachable
Tactics
When you find yourself surrounded by negative co workers, organizational culture demands that you maintain your positive attitude while being approachable to others. When you acknowledge negativity in others and encourage them to turn positive in their thoughts, it will make a big difference to people's habits. Approaching negative people with a positive attitude will also contribute to reducing negativity.
- Be patient
As a positive person, you need to be patient to be able to deal with co workers who have a negative approach to everything. Listen to the ideas and suggestions of your colleagues and give them your time and a patient hearing. Discuss things as gently as possible and you will find your listeners in receptive mood. When you show interest in a person and his ideas, you find them less rigid. Any pretense they might hold up will be given up gradually over a period of time.
- Focus on what is positive
Not everyone is completely negative. There is always a good thing about anyone who works with you. If you are a positive person, you need to focus on what is positive in the person you are dealing with. By remaining focused on the positive attitudes of co workers, you tend to keep away negativity. Organizational culture is all about getting the best out of people in a positive manner.
Organizational Culture Tactics For Tackling Negative Co-Workers
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