Working as part of a team in a large open plan office can cause a few problems from time to time. It’s normal to experience the odd misunderstanding or conflict, but these need to be ironed out and resolved quickly, in order to avoid others becoming involved and productivity being affected.
One of the biggest issues in the modern office is when someone’s ego decides to come to the fore. Everyone has an ego, but keeping it in check is vital if you want to ensure you get along with everyone in a fair and serene manner.
Check out this video which gives some very interesting information on what ego is and why it can easily dictate your life if you’re not careful.
When you’re collaborating at work, perhaps sitting at the oval boardroom table and batting ideas back and forth, it’s important to ensure that you give everyone the opportunity to speak and that you take everyone’s contribution seriously. Of course, you should also expect the same from everyone else.
Everyone has an ego, but keeping the lid on yours will help you to work well with everyone around you.
Have you experienced problems with a colleague and their ego?