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you might choose where you work, but not who you work with.
Do you want to get a project over the finish line?
Build a healthy working relationship that will last into the future?
Feel less angry or frustrated after your interactions?
Make a list of your goals (big and small) and then circle the most important ones.
Your intentions will determineconsciously and subconsciouslyhow you act.
Refer to your goals before interacting with your colleague to keep your eyes on the prize.
However, in this particular example, it seems that Peg was determined to carry out her mission.
Whats also disappointing is that the team leader appeared to be indifferent about the conflict.
Globally,the average timeemployees spend weekly on resolving disagreements in the workplace is 2.1 hours.
In the US, the figure is even higher at 2.8 hours per week.
This amounts to around $359 billion paid for infighting rather than productive work.
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