Navigating a situation where a colleague is taking all the credit requires tact, reflection, and strategic action. By staying calm, assessing the situation, confronting the issue when necessary, and taking preventive measures, you can ensure your contributions are recognized while maintaining a positive and respectful workplace environment.
Another critical aspect of handling cross-departmental conflicts is the ability to maintain your well-being. Constant exposure to workplace conflicts can be draining, both emotionally and mentally.
In recent year, management teams with have continuously struggled with politics and its negative impact on teams and individuals. Corrosive politics has a long lasting negative impact on an organisation and most of us have been its victim at one time or other.
Creating an organization that is free of toxic political behavior is likely an unattainable goal; it is within your reach to mitigate the conditions that allow such activity to thrive. As a manager you need to be aware of the factors that are the primary drivers in creating a consistently effective environment that mitigates political behaviors.