How To Deal With Difficult Colleagues?

Perhaps you usually turn the other side face to let people fight, but also at all costs to calm the storm. If so, your strategy is not enough to deal with these "hard to get along" people so far. In laboratories, it is unavoidable to avoid them sometimes and evading them will only make things worse.

They continue to go their own way, and you will only feel more and more uncomfortable, and finally become resentment. It may be another option to give this question to your boss or someone else, but remember that not everyone is a competent manager.

For some bad behavior, the best way is to tell him in person how his behavior affects you. For other types, there may be some more subtle and indirect ways to deal with them.

When communicating with those "research cows", you can easily be in a defensive position, and think, "why does he get all the attention?" even though, in this case, the best response is not to respond.

Because confrontation can lead to escalation, and you will only become a powerful enemy. When you are alone with your boss, don't express your dissatisfaction with the arrogance of the cattle people. Criticism will make you look like sour grapes.

Second, concentrate on great work. When you submit your own excellent papers, peer reviews do not know or care about the arrogance of "research cows". Only work and papers can be recognized in the final stage, so make sure your work is top notch.

As for the "stealth bomber", you can say: "I noticed that you were habitually asking questions in my group at the meeting. I know that this will make the discussion richer, but I feel that it would be better if I raised these questions myself. The advantage of this method is that by explaining why an act makes you feel uneasy, let him know that what you do is not right.

In a direct and ingenious way, the stealth bomber can make a face and let him see your own point of view. This method also allows the "stealth bomber" to know that you are very concerned about what he is doing. Every time he does this, you deal with it until he stops.

Coping with " Be full of complaints You can try to listen in a neutral position instead of complaining and contributing to such a vicious cycle. For example, when he is complaining, you admit to nodding your head and make a neutral statement: "well, I am sorry to hear that."

Give him 2 minutes to complain about how bad everything is, and then move to the problem solving mode. You can say, "your instrument is broken, it will make it difficult for you to do experiments. What are you going to do?" in short, we should gather more "positive energy" instead of endless complaints.

And a strong hornet. Communication The best way to deal with his rage is to do nothing at all. In some cases, it's best to let him roar alone. You just have to keep calm and think about other things. When he is finished, he will go away.

Or, depending on the situation, you can suggest that when he is ready to talk calmly, he will discuss this question again. By adopting a Zen method instead of letting his bad temper deteriorate, you may not become his angry target again.

stay compete In a fierce laboratory atmosphere, everyone tries to become an expert. Under such circumstances, "all know Sir" will stimulate you and make you feel unhappy. One way to deal with them is to agree with everything he says. Nod your head thoughtfully, and then put forward your own ideas and opinions in a rhetorical way. "It sounds good to do this in your way, but you have considered... "

For "energizer Bunny", even if he is in the lab 16 hours a day and running marathon on weekends, so what if it's not your style? Have your own positive attitude and do not belittle yourself because your work is different from the rhythm of others.

You will find an ingenious way to let "energizer Bunny" know that your work is equally important for you and his work for him. This may help you. If you know clearly, you will not be intimidated by his pay or output. You may even win his respect.