Your shift’s productivity is slow because one person isn’t doing his share. The rest of the team is getting upset. What would you be most and least likely to do?
Recognize that everyone can have a bad day. Focus on your own work, not someone else’s.
Ask your struggling coworker if there’s any way you can help because he seems slower today.
Talk about the problem with another team member to see what they think.
Tell your struggling teammate to work faster because he’s holding back the team.
In this scenario, you would be most likely to ask your struggling coworker if there’s any way you can help because he seems slower today. This approach shows empathy and encourages teamwork, which can lead to a positive resolution.
You would be least likely to tell your struggling teammate to work faster because he’s holding back the team. This can create tension and demotivate the teammate further, worsening the situation instead of improving productivity.
Fostering a supportive work environment generally yields better results than adding pressure. If you have more questions about team dynamics or conflict resolution, feel free to reach out!