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Signs of Workplace Drama: If you identify with any of the situations below, let us help you work through it. Identifying drama early is the first step toward stopping it. Some indicators:
Low Psychological Safety: Employees hesitate to speak up for fear of being the subject of the next round of office politics.
Frequent Misunderstandings: Information is siloed or distorted as it moves through the “office grapevine.”
Ongoing Email Threads That Fail to Resolve the Issues: Seeing more email replies, more additional responses, more CC’s and BCC’s with no opportunity for discussion, clarification, or resolution?
Increased Gossip: Conversations focus on “he-said, she-said” scenarios rather than project milestones.
Emotional Exhaustion: Team members feel drained after meetings or interactions that should be routine.
Common Causes of Drama That Lead to Conflict: Workplace drama usually starts when there are gaps in communication and/or processes. It is important to find the “why” behind the issue so it can be addressed correctly and completely.
Poor Communication: When people do not get the full story, they start to make guesses. These guesses usually turn into rumors.
Confusing Roles: Drama happens when people are not sure what their job is. If two people think they are in charge of the same thing, they will likely clash.
Ignored Problems: When small arguments are not settled, they grow into big grudges. A small disagreement about a project can quickly become a personal fight.
Unfairness: If people feel that some co-workers get special treatment, they become resentful. This is why being fair and inclusive of everyone is so important.