Beefs at the Work Place....{conclusion}

I have had the privileged to witness how groups operate when they are divided into teams and some form of competition is introduced. As soon as their results start to vary, beefs start to set in. The trailing teams gang up to beef the leading team.

People beef others when they feel their chances of picking the prize is been threatened or diminished by others. People beef the man of the moment. People beef the man that is achieving result (or has the potential to). If you are a victim of “beef” that’s an indication that you have got greatness emanating from you.

Don’t “beef” others…….be creative

Creativity puts you in a class of you own. It places you ahead of the pack. Instead of envying someone learn from him and add to your knowledge base then come out with a better performance. Creativity makes you see your colleagues as complimenting your efforts and vice versa. The internal rivalry stays healthy and does not jeopardize organisational success. Creativity makes you innovative i.e. keep seeking ways to improve on processes, reduce cost and improve quality.

…….Coping under intense beef…..

v Anticipate the beef – if you are a goal getter know that beefs will come. This will at least prevent you from shock when you start perceiving it. For every mission their will probably be opposition.

v Talk to your professional mentors- your problems become small and inconsequential at the feet of the masters

v Know that it wont last forever- after a while the beef will stop. Evil carries within itself a self destruct mechanism.

v Don’t take it personal-it’s hard to do but do it all the same. Don’t hate or resent people who beef you. See them as your allies.

v Beef exposes your gifts and talent- you discover during this period hidden area of strengths that you have and untapped sources of energy that you were not aware of.

v Don’t bother to appease them- trying to appease colleagues who beef you usually aggravate the situation. Just ignore the beefs. Don’t disdain them but treat them as if they compliment you.

v Reach out to the invincible hand-Adams Smith believed in the activities of the “Invincible Hand” so do I. Put your hand in his hands and he will see you through the beef.

v Improve your performance- this is not the time to chicken out. Rather develop your capacity to deliver more. Nothing calms down critics like consistent results. Put your mind to work. When the opposition strikes, don’t let your mind go on strike.

My friend has weathered the beef. He has gotten a promotion and a raise. His outstanding value adding service has finally gotten the attention of the boss. Thank God he didn’t throw in the towel. Will you?

© Oluyemi Adeosun

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