Maintaining harmony at work

If we develop an awareness for ourselves, we can expect to be role models, which may lead to a higher chance of respectful and civil behaviour spreading in the workplace and beyond.

Accountability

This is an extremely valuable trait to have at work and it simply means taking responsibility or ownership for your actions. The opposite of accountability is putting blame on others or using the “not my fault” attitude. The reality is that we are humans, and we will make mistakes; what matters is how these mistakes are handled. Being accountable for your actions is approaching your manager directly to make them aware of the issue or conflict and explain how you might have contributed to the problem. By doing this, the manager will not only appreciate the honesty, but also appreciate your willingness to learn and be better in handling conflict or issues going forward. Focus on solutions

Having a solution-focused attitude is not only a positive trait but also a good way to move forward from a conflict. Being stuck on an issue can be a barrier to a harmonious relationship with others, and can cause frustration from not being able to resolve issues.

There is no secret formula to maintaining harmony at work, but there are many ways to handle conflict and it starts within us. Recognizing how we might have contributed to a conflict is a big thing; the other piece is awareness and willingness to move forward to be better.

This article is intended for information purposes only and not to be considered as professional advice.

Michele Majul-Ibarra, IPMAACP holds an Advanced Certified HR Professional Designation with the International Personnel Management Association

Sources: https://www. instituteforcivility.org/

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