Who doesn't want to work in a setting where pleasantries are regularly exchanged? One where you look forward to seeing that person who sits next to you sharing stories of the battlefield? What do you do when office interactions are not typically characterized by supportive engagements or rhythmic harmony? How does this get addressed?
The real estate field is somewhat unique in its composition of personalities, cultural backgrounds, levels of education and stages of personal development. There are few professions that bring together such a naturally unharmonious group. As a result, those ‘family dynamics' can make for occasional challenging work experiences. Added to the mix is the fact that the ‘micro-labor pool' consists of independent contractors with varying schedules and an ever-changing composition- a mix that makes the development of a more constructive and harmonious system somewhat of a challenge.
We occasionally find ourselves dealing with:
- Big offices with many agents therefore more personalities to mesh with
- Office heads and/or administrative assistants who seem to take that 'bitter pill' before coming in each day
- That one ‘provocateur' that everyone has to deal with, but want to avoid
- A changing marketplace that can produce unpleasant competitive behaviors
- Shifting levels of morale
Effective communication and engaging social skills often does not come naturally for many, yet it is essential for dealing with these aspects of office culture. In the absence of an office culture dominated by individuals who possess this ability, I am curious to know what strategies other agents employ to deal with these challenges. How does one build cohesive relationships and a pleasant work setting in light of the challenges, which exist in some offices?
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