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Industry : Human Resources (HR) ConsultingFunctional Area : Organizational Development(People Management)
Activity:  65 views;  last activity : 10 14 2010 07:45:00 +0000

Any corporate organisation is a place where ideas are bounced off, suggestions are pitched and views are exchanged.It is not unlikely then that arguments , disagreements, creative conflicts and differences of opinion often abound.

When handled with maturity they can prove to be productive, but if workplace arguments are not stemmed in time, they can escalate into unsavoury power clashes and cause major fault lines in professional relationships.


So, how to handle verbal wars at workplace?

 
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1 Avoid overlap
2 Respect the difference
3 hello
4 Make use of emotional intelligence
5 avoid troubesome people
6 Follow no verbal Aggression & SLEPT analysis
7 Not to react but to respond wisely
8 Let the Volcano erupt

Avoid overlap

idea posted by Dipika Das Associate/Sr. Associate -(NonTechnical), ABC Consultants Private Limited

Another reason verbal duels get ugly between colleagues is when personal prejudices begin affecting professional ties. At work, one should judge a person according to his/her capabilities and not settle personal scores. There should not be blurring of personal and professional boundaries.

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by Dr.G.S.Rama Rao, Freelancer  | 09 18 2010 12:26:11 +0000

I support your view point Deepikaa!But, the important point here, we should not miss is that there are many more causes or reasons or situations for various types of differences resulting or ending in VERBAL wars.  Similarly, solutions are equally multifarious.

 I have also observed, in many cases , that the  persons involved in the verbal bout do repent for what had happened after a reasonable  lapse of (some) time.Time is the healing balm most of the time. This enriches their experience  and the others present,too,are benefited.

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HI! DIPIKA, I read that you are a Associate like me and an associate is totaly a professional meen & always try to be updated from any & everyone so, from a HR back ground u want the real answer that`s these issues were always there and remaind  there which is good for company`s growth in a way but don`t ask on here.In corporates despite these arugements all want to grow by their way of knowlege,observations an some one said not every apple taste the same still from same tree or branch and ALMIGHTY create us like this.

 

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Respect the difference

idea posted by ALEX FERNANDES HR Manager, Spectrum consultancy ltd

The workplace has persons with different sensibilities and approaches collaborating in the interest of the organisation . Clashes are bound to happen.

One should weigh the pros and cons of others’ views and respect the differences , if any.In case of disagreements outright arguing is not the solution.

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Everyone thinks that their view point is stronger then the other person. The key is to listen patiently and be open to all ideas coming across. This would also help in strengthening your view point also flexibility is also needed to avoid rigidity.

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Make use of emotional intelligence

idea posted by ABHIJIT KULKARNI Project Manager, BNP Paribas

Make use of emotional intelligence

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avoid troubesome people

idea posted by Ravishankar M.Sc student, M.S. Ramaiah College Of Science, Bangalore

The best way to avoid troublesome people who try to get underneath the skin of others..

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Follow no verbal Aggression & SLEPT analysis

idea posted by Harminder Singh Gumbhir MBA/PGDM student, nil

Dear Folks!!!

If there is verbal duel at workplace then it can be resolved by simply following
(too steps)!!

1)Asked D concern person who is trying to enter in to verbal war/verbal agg. that it is just a course of business/official work so nothing personal about it.

2)Ask him/her that UR working within the periphery of  SLEPT(Social,Legal,Economical,Political,Technical) analysis, so nothing religious ,nothing personal,  etcetera etcetera .

So guys check it out and C whether it works or not.In my case I used it several time and it worked.

Thanks & Regards

Very truly

Harminder Singh Gumbhir
(Aadab Circle BOY)

Lucknow

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Not to react but to respond wisely

idea posted by Ravinder Singh Gusain Head Administration & HR, Freyssinet Menard India Pvt.Ltd.

Arguments happens when we react or over react immediately. It is better to respond at an appropriate time later focusing on resolving the issue of difference without hurting the respect and dignity of the others. 

Let us keep in mind that ...."fools reacts....but wise respond"

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Let the Volcano erupt

idea posted by S. Jayaraman Freelancer, FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Verbal wars would be a continous affair unless you face it and look at the reasons behind it . The best way is to allow the cork to blow one day and let there be open fight . The misunderstanding will evaporate, people will feel guilty having behaved bad, bonhomie would appear and they would laugh having been under such an mirage all these days . However , there should be honesty in accepting ones shortcomings and saying sorry to his / her colleagues . Mind Dipilka cold war leads lack of communication which is very vital to one organization . Unless u blow up the simmering differences would affect effective functioning . In our family life too we become too close after a tongue lash , isn't it .

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