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Dealing with personality conflicts

businessmeeting26668277.jpgEvery business will have its ups and downs that are caused by a number of different things, personality conflicts are just one of the things that can cause problems in an office. When you are put in charge of managing so many different personalities, it is impossible to please everyone and no matter how good of a job you do there are going to be times when people are going to criticize you.

To help you deal with personality conflicts, make sure everyone at the office understands the importance of getting along with one another and working as a team. No matter how much they hate one of their co-workers, they still need to learn how to get along with them because you are all in it together to accomplish the same thing. It's not going to be easy but with hard work, you can make even the most difficult personalities get along.

Tip # 1 - Respect
The first thing you need to implement is respect. Employees don't have to be best friends, but they still need to respect one another for the hard work that they bring to the table. Some ways employees can show respect to one another is to refrain from using inappropriate language at the office, smoking in a car with co-workers, and over the line teasing. While some teasing is enjoyable once and awhile, it can become hurtful very quickly.

Tip # 2 - Trust

To help with personality conflicts, you need to talk to your employees and work on building trust with them. Make sure they know you are available to talk to whenever they need you. Keep your door open so employees know that they can contact you whenever they need. Trust not only comes from giving sound advice to your employees, it starts by listening to them. Non-verbal communication goes a long way when you are listening to your employees. You can quickly show them you are not interested in what they have to say by looking at distractions while they are talking.

Tip # 3 - Clear Communication

If you really want your employees to get over their personality conflicts, you need to have clear communication with them often. Clear communication keeps everyone on the same page, eliminating confusion. Send out emails that are easy to understand to clarify instructions in case some employees seemed confused. During staff meetings always give your employees a chance to talk and brainstorm. This helps everyone to understand one another's opinions' and you will all learn how to be patient and respectful of each other's needs.

Tip # 4 - Give your employees privacy
To strengthen relationships at the office and to help different personalities get along, it is important to respect one another's privacy. Make sure everyone respects the different work areas where their co-workers are. If you have a break room, make sure there is a door to shut so that some employees can enjoy lunch while others are working.

Tip # 5 - Encourage employees
Since there are so many different personalities to get along with, one way to help your employees learn how to get along is to show them you appreciate their hard work. Employees need to know you are behind them and you support what they are doing. Walk around the office and encourage them as they work. Thank your employees for coming into the office daily. Simple things like saying thank-you will go a long way for your employees and it can help to bridge the gap between the different personalities. The other great thing about encouraging employees is that it increases their self-esteem and confidence, especially if you encourage them in front of their co-workers.

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