New Delhi: Twenty-five-year old Sandeep Gupta, is in charge of a project in his advertising company, but jealous colleagues, well into their 30s, have made his life miserable.
As Sandeep has the authority to give instructions to his colleagues, some of who are senior to him, this has led to ego clashes.
Whenever Sandeep issues instructions, his colleagues agree but take their own time. As a result, his deadlines get delayed.
When Sandeep’s boss took the culprits to task, it spoilt Sandeep’s goodwill. Now if the boss confronts them, they have an excuse ready. They say they had been working on some other important project because of which they couldn’t find time to do Sandeep’s project.
“It is a taxing exercise. I have tried being polite, I have tried being firm, I’ve even complained to the boss. But none of it works. People are just jealous and don’t want to work. I am managing the project alone, though it’s supposed to be handled by at least six-seven people,” says Sandeep.
Aruna Broota, psychologist
Sandeep is doing well, but he has a weak boss who isn’t a good manager. If a project involves six to seven people why are they handling other projects?
The boss should make it clear which project is priority. Maybe Sandeep's boss is older than him and does not give due regard to him.
Perhaps Sandeep lacks communication skills.
When one cannot manage the group, one should try to get close to one or two members of that group.
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This reduces the strength of the total group. Also at least two people will start realising Sandeep's frustration and will also start doing some work with him.
But a good communication skill is to give regard to the elders and then get work done.
Is Sandeep snooty in the eyes of the other? This needs to be understood also. Only then can the situation improve.
It is important for Sandeep to move away from his pain giving ego and use both communication skills as well as social skills.
Sanjay Salooja, corporate philosopher and growth strategist
Its quite difficult to handle people who are favourites and doesn’t do work as well.
Giving them instructions knowing fully well that they won’t be followed and you will be the one who is going suffer the burns for it. Following are the ways to deal with the situation:
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- Be cautious: One of the ways to handle this situation is to be patient especially if there are chances of you being looked at, as playing politics are high. Never be hasty and impulsive in these matters. At times decisions taken impulsively can cause regrets later although it is not easy to ignore your surroundings when you are a victim. At times your pointing out a finger on the non-working attitude / behaviour of the other person may be seen by your boss as accusation of favouritism. So be cautious with the issue. Have a proper backup – documentary proof and witnesses.
- Never criticise: Don’t ever criticize your boss even if you know that some of his decisions are wrong. Also lessen or reduce your frequency of complains and complain only when crucial along with factual evidence.
- Build Network: Gather subtle support from your colleagues and encourage them subtly to complain. This will never get you involved head on collision with your boss or the favourite.
- Be Transparent: Let you boss know all the work you are doing by regularly updating about your work. Send regular emails on all the communications to all concerned people including your boss so that there is no chance of accusation at you at any point.
- Showcase your work: Ensure that your boss knows that you are doing all the work by asking regular feedbacks and guidance. Be proactive by taking initiative in getting involved in important and crucial work.
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