One of the things we sell where I work is topographic maps, which have to be kept in order so we can find them, and I'm really peeved because I have to spend hours re-organizing them after it looked like they were hit by a small tornado! My problem is I'm usually a very easy going person, so I need to know the best way to tell my new co-worker to make sure this never happens again, without being unfair because it was more likely one of the people who filled in temporarily who did this.
2007-05-28 07:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
There's nothing wrong with explaining the impact when things are done wrong. I have this problem a lot and I just explain that I know they probably didn't do it, but then show my new workers an example of the trouble you have when things are organized incorrectly. You can just say "this is a perfect example of why I try really hard to keep this organized". If he/she is new, then they really shouldn't have a problem with you saying anything. After all you're showing them how to do their job. Just be nice and keep and make sure there's not tone in your voice that could sound like blame.
2007-05-29 15:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, here we go. The next time your new co-worker is required to get one of the maps, say to her/him something like this. Oh, by the way, has anyone taken the time to show you how to remove and put back the maps properly. If not watch me and I will show you the correct way of doing this. This may seem picky, but it is much better than having to straighten everything out by yourself the next time you mess these up. If your co-worker realizes that she/he is the one that is going to have to straighten things up, it wont take long before they put things back properly.
If this doesn't register than your co-worker may need to be retrained or do something else within the department.
I hope this has been of some help for you.
2007-05-28 14:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by Peter M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about just asking your colleague whether it was down to him or her? You don't know who made the mess. There is no need to be accusing - just ask in an easy-going manner, then if there is a denial or a defensive response, all you need to do is calmly say that it is taking up your time to clear up and ask your colleague to keep an eye on this. Then it's likely he or she will either not do it again or will stop whoever is doing it. There needn't be any bad feeling over this.
2007-05-28 16:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tactful way would be to go over all his/her responsibilities and emphasize the importance of keeping the maps in order. That way, if he/she didn't do it, there will be no resentment.
2007-05-28 14:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
far on him like hell
2007-05-28 14:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋