How to Deal With Mistakes at Work

L i c o Re i s Co n s u l t o r i a & L í n g u a s Task 3770 Lico Reis Consultoria & Línguas Rua Domingos Rois. Alves 321 Guaratinguetá -SP -Brazil licoreis@licoreis.com Www.licoreis.com Phone: 55 12 3133 1393 Focus on Business Ways to Deal With Mistakes at Work We’re not perfect, although some of us act like we are! Do you often find yourself apologizing at your workplace for seemingly trivial mistakes? Are you at loggerheads with your boss, can’t see eye-to-eye with other colleagues and end up being blamed for something that has nothing to do you? What can you do besides crib and complain? Remember that conflicts are inevitable at the workplace. But when your conflict is with someone who is in a position of authority and can affect your career you need to ask yourself some questions. Is your job more important or the fact that you want to win an argument at any cost and boost your ego? When you do want to bring something to your bosses notice, please avoid storming into his office and saying the first thing that comes to your mind. Stop, think, take a deep breath, rehearse what you want to say and then step in. You will be better prepared and your anger and rage would be under control. Remember the aim of a conflict should not be about getting one up on each other, but instead to find a solution amicably. Have a Healthy Conflict Be clear of your role Your job needs to be well defined and role clearly demarcated for you to be able to work productively and without any hesitation or doubt. An undefined and vague role at the workplace always leads to inefficiency and uncertainty. If for any reason your boss doesn’t explain what is expected of you, you must ask. Ask questions until you know precisely what’s expected of you. Forge Positive Relationships The golden rule for work is relationship, relationship, relationship! Since you spend anywhere between 8-10 hours a day at work, it is important that you build a positive and healthy relationship with your colleagues and superiors. Your work does speak volumes about you; but it’s also important to have allies at the workplace who have faith in your skills and abilities and speak well of you, thereby increasing your visibility to the top management. So go ahead and get to know the people you work with. Waffling and indecisiveness at work should be avoided at all costs. This will make you conspicuous for the wrong reasons. Here’s a suggestion to help you avoid waffling. When you are working on a particular problem try to stick to the main subject and focus on the important part of the problem. This will separate the wheat from the chaff and help you concentrate on the big issues. Don’t be Vague at Work or Waffle Accept Responsibility If you have committed a mistake, own up to it. You must take responsibility for your actions. Remember the sooner you take onus, the sooner you will be able to rectify your blunder. Blaming another person does not help and will only give rise to bitterness. And that’s something you should avoid at all costs. Keep in mind these short useful tips at work and you are well on your way to success. www.licoreis.com -licoreis@licoreis.com -Twitter: Licoreis E-books: www.migre.me/oQ5 -Linkedin: www.migre.me/1d9r