I was in a committee meeting last week unexpectedly dominated by a bully:
✓ They controlled the agenda and flow of conversation.
✓ They weren’t open to other people’s ideas or suggestions.
✓ They always had to have the final say.
This was a new committee and our very first meeting. I found myself initially irritated but still engaged but eventually I emotionally checked out from the discussion. After much consideration, I resigned from the committee. Why participate if my voice wasn’t being heard?
Sadly, this happens all the time in the workplace, especially with new team members.
✓ Employees withdraw
✓ Avoid the guilty party
✓ Network for support
✓ Ruminate about the situation
✓ Motivation and productivity decrease
✓ Call outs increase
✓ Employee engagement reduces
✓ Staff members give notice
Good news, per TeamStage, organizations that promote collaboration and communication are 4.5 times less likely to lose their best employees. And team building is one of the simplest and most effective means of keeping top talent.
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