Your coworker constantly challenges your authority with clients. How can you regain control of the situation?
It's frustrating when a coworker undermines you in front of clients, but there are ways to handle this situation effectively. Here's how:
How have you dealt with similar situations? Share your strategies.
Your coworker constantly challenges your authority with clients. How can you regain control of the situation?
It's frustrating when a coworker undermines you in front of clients, but there are ways to handle this situation effectively. Here's how:
How have you dealt with similar situations? Share your strategies.
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We have to Stay calm and professional when our coworker challenges us in front of clients and address the issue privately to explain how it affects our role and teamwork. Agree on clear responsibilities to avoid confusion during client meetings, and focus on building trust with clients by showing confidence and expertise.
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If a coworker is challenging your authority, it needs to be adressed immediately with expectations and mutual proffesional understanding. Listening, communication and dialogue. Between the two. In a positive, caring and friendly.
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