When you talk about problems at work, you open the door to faster solutions. Sometimes, people won’t discuss challenges or times when something went wrong because it may make them appear weak or incompetent. Don’t let fear preempt these discussions.
An open dialogue can pull in new solutions and the answer may already be sitting in the room with you. Find out why you need to have these power discussions in the latest episode of our Productivity at Work series.
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- Why you should talk about problems at work?
- How do you find solutions to shared problems?
- Is asking for help a sign of weakness?
Video Transcript for Talk About Problems at Work
Are you afraid to talk about problems at work? At a lot of organizations, there’s the meeting, where people get together and they talk about their successes. Very rarely do they talk about some of the problems they may have faced recently and how they handled them.
Sometimes, an example of where things didn’t go right, where there was a problem, it can be very useful for people to hear. Because if one person has had this problem, there’s a chance another may have it.
It’s nice to give them a little bit of a guide to how to handle it. Also there may be someone, in the room, who is already dealt with that problem in a successful way. But nobody knows about it.
It’s good to get a group considering these issues so you can solve them. It’s like a little mosquito bite. One bite, you don’t mind. But if everyone’s getting eaten alive by mosquito bites, it’s good to know a way to repel them.
Make sure information about successes and challenges is shared throughout your organization. It can save you time and money.
About This Video Series
Ken Okel’s ongoing Employee Productivity video series will make you more effective on the job. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away.
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About Ken Okel
As a motivational speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit his video page.
