Management of Interpersonal Relationships and Time Management
Management of Interpersonal Relationships and Time Management
Management of Interpersonal Relationships and Time Management
An individual working in isolation is more prone to stress and anxiety. They hardly
enjoy their work and attend office just for the sake of it.
A single brain alone can’t take all decisions alone. We need people to discuss
various issues, evaluate pros and cons and reach to solutions benefiting not only the
employees but also the organization on the whole.
Employees can brainstorm together and reach to better ideas and strategies.
Strategies must be discussed on an open platform where every individual has the
liberty to express his/her views. Employees must be called for meetings at least once
in a week to promote open communication. Interaction on a regular basis is
important for healthy relationship.
It always pays to have individuals around who really care for us. We need colleagues
to fall back on at the times of crisis. If you do not talk to anyone at the workplace, no
one would come to your help when you actually need them.
An individual needs to get along with fellow workers to complete assignments within
the stipulated time frame. An Individual working all alone is overburdened and never
finishes tasks within deadlines.
Support of fellow workers is important. You just can’t do everything on your own.
Roles and responsibilities must be delegated as per specialization, educational
qualification and interests of employees. An individual needs help of his fellow
workers to complete assignments on time and for better results.
Do not treat the office as your home. There is a certain way of behaving at the
workplace. It is essential to be professional at work. Never misbehave with any of
your colleagues. Leg Pulling, criticism, backbiting are a strict no no. It is better to
avoid someone you don’t like rather than fighting or arguing with him/her. Your office
colleagues can be your friends as well but one must know where to draw the line.
Too much of friendship is harmful and spoils relationship among employees.
An individual should not interfere in his colleague’s work. Superiors must formulate
specific KRAs for all the employees and make sure job responsibilities do not
overlap. Overlapping of job responsibility leads to employees interfering in each
other’s tasks and eventually fighting over small issues. One should be concerned
only with his work rather than trying to find out what the other employee is up to.
Give space to your fellow workers. Giving space infact is essential in all
relationships. Overhearing anyone else’s personal conversation is strictly
unprofessional. An employee must not open envelopes, couriers or letters not meant
for him. Such practices lead to severe displeasure among employees and eventually
spoil relationships.
Do not spread baseless rumors at the workplace. Even if you know something about
someone, learn to keep things to yourself. Discuss it with the individual concerned in
private rather than publicizing the whole thing. Organization has nothing to do with
anyone’s private matters.
Pass on correct information to others. If your superior has asked you to share some
information with any of your colleagues, make sure it is shared in its desired form.
Data tampering and playing with information spoil relationships among colleagues
and lead to confusions at the workplace.
Do not share all your secrets with your co workers. You never know when they might
misuse them. Even if you do, make sure you are doing it with someone you trust
blindly.
Leave your ego behind. Do not bring your personal tensions to work. Think before
you speak. Making fun of colleagues is something which is not at all expected out of
a professional.
A team leader should not scold any of his team members in front of others. It might
insult him/her. Call the individual concerned either to your cabin or conference room.
Avoid comparisons among team members. The employees must be strictly judged
according to their work and nothing else. Employees doing well should be suitably
rewarded.
Stay away from nasty politics at workplace. Do not try to harm anyone. It is
absolutely okay to appreciate someone who has done something exceptionally well.
Avoid being jealous. It will harm you in the long run. There should be healthy
competition among the employees for a healthy environment at the workplace.