My Question of the Day for 20 January 2012
My Question of the Day: Your supervisor has asked everyone to review a report submitted by one of your coworkers and note any needed revisions. Although you have never had any problems with this coworker, he/she has not been at all receptive to the suggestions made by others in the office and this coworker has expressed the idea that everyone is just nitpicking and “out to get me.” Not only do you find errors in the content of the report, but you also find several spelling/grammar/punctuation errors. Knowing the previous reactions and comments from this coworker, what do you do?
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I agree with both md20737 and Chela.
I would definitely try and talk to them so they know it’s nothing personal. It’s important to maintain good office politics.
However, it is also vital to remember this is a place of business not a social club.
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LikeDislikeI would correct the report and offer to go to lunch with that person so I can take a different approach speaking to them about the quality of their work. In my experience its all about how you say it not what you say.
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LikeDislikeI do my job and note the revisions needed. This is about business, and friendship is not a reason to be unprofessional in the workplace. It’s not a personal attack on my coworker, but simply doing the work I’m paid to do. Not pointing out the revisions would put my own competence in question.
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