3. Use Your Co-Worker’s Opinion Of You To Improve
If you do receive a non-flattering or harsh assessment from your co-worker, the information should be presented by your supervisor as just input and not as a final decision or authority on your performance. The information that may not be deemed positive from your perspective will hopefully be delivered in a spirit of constructive criticism as to avoid any negative attitudes amongst co-workers. Goals should be set and attained based upon areas that can be improved upon by you.
4. Steer Your Boss In The Right Direction
Feel free to respectfully speak up. If, for example, your supervisor is fairly new to his/her role at the company, feel free to give your input as to who knows you best within the organization. An example given on CBSnews.com included a delivery such as: “Hey, Mrs. Supervisor, I understand that you asked Steve about my performance. I just wanted to let you know, if you want to get a full picture of what I do and where my performance is, you might want to speak with Stephanie in accounting and Liam in payroll. I work very closely with both of those people and they should be able to give you insight!”
Rashida Maples, Esq. is Founder and Managing Partner of J. Maples & Associates (www.jmaplesandassociates.com). She has practiced Entertainment, Real Estate and Small Business Law for 9 years, handling both transactional and litigation matters. Her clients include R&B Artists Bilal and Olivia, NFL Superstar Ray Lewis, Fashion Powerhouse Harlem’s Fashion Row and Hirschfeld Properties, LLC.
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