Full moon rising...
Sometimes I go to the office and it seems like everyone is cranky and I wish I had just stayed home that day? Has that ever happened to you? I am not sure what it is, but it just feels like everything is off and if something is going to happen, it will certainly happen that day. Do you ever wonder why? Well, here is one theory. The full moon...
Full Moon � October 23
Full Moon � November 21
Full Moon � December 21
But just a minute, the only full moon that recently occurred was yesterday and that was a Saturday and I had a wonderful day with my grandson. I note that November's full moon is on a Sunday. It seems the only full moon that will fall on a work day is Tuesday, December 21 and by that time I will have forgotten all about the moon phases. So much for that theory because I've certainly had a few cranky days recently that I would have loved to blame on the moon. I mean it can't be me can it?
Even though it might be nice to be able to blame it on something other than ourselves, it is more likely a miscommunication, someone may be stressed and is having a hard day or they didn't sleep well. I heard something interesting the other day that made sense and explains some of the dynamics that can happen when different personality types work together. Is your personality a type A, B or C? I found it interesting reading about the different personalities because knowing how a person thinks or views things can help you understand their reactions. Sometimes I find a situation easy to handle, but someone else might find it stressful or emotional. It doesn't mean I am right and they are wrong, but understanding each other certainly will help us in our working relationships.
The different generations also come into play in an office and it is good to know how the younger (or older) generation views things so we can better understand the way our co-workers think or why they make the decisions they do.
Of course there are other things that also come into play such as sex, ethnic background, religion, how we were raised, our current mental state and many other things. Our co-workers are usually not out to get us or make our day miserable, although it may seem so at times.
Understanding each other is key to good working relationships. Work retreats can be a great way to learn about each other. It may seem awkward at first, but if you have the right facilitator it can be a wonderful tool for managers and staff.
Yep, I think it is about time for a good staff retreat...
Full Moon � October 23
Full Moon � November 21
Full Moon � December 21
But just a minute, the only full moon that recently occurred was yesterday and that was a Saturday and I had a wonderful day with my grandson. I note that November's full moon is on a Sunday. It seems the only full moon that will fall on a work day is Tuesday, December 21 and by that time I will have forgotten all about the moon phases. So much for that theory because I've certainly had a few cranky days recently that I would have loved to blame on the moon. I mean it can't be me can it?
Even though it might be nice to be able to blame it on something other than ourselves, it is more likely a miscommunication, someone may be stressed and is having a hard day or they didn't sleep well. I heard something interesting the other day that made sense and explains some of the dynamics that can happen when different personality types work together. Is your personality a type A, B or C? I found it interesting reading about the different personalities because knowing how a person thinks or views things can help you understand their reactions. Sometimes I find a situation easy to handle, but someone else might find it stressful or emotional. It doesn't mean I am right and they are wrong, but understanding each other certainly will help us in our working relationships.
The different generations also come into play in an office and it is good to know how the younger (or older) generation views things so we can better understand the way our co-workers think or why they make the decisions they do.
Of course there are other things that also come into play such as sex, ethnic background, religion, how we were raised, our current mental state and many other things. Our co-workers are usually not out to get us or make our day miserable, although it may seem so at times.
Understanding each other is key to good working relationships. Work retreats can be a great way to learn about each other. It may seem awkward at first, but if you have the right facilitator it can be a wonderful tool for managers and staff.
Yep, I think it is about time for a good staff retreat...
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