?? 10 WAYS YOUR ONSITE TEAM IS A HOT MESS (AND HOW TO FIX IT) ??

Let’s face it – working in an office should be easier than remote work, right??

Except... often it’s not! When your on-site team is more dysfunctional than a Wi-Fi connection in a basement, it’s time for a soft skills intervention!?

Here’s why your team might be struggling (and how to fix it!).?

1 ?Meetings That Could’ve Been a Memo?

?? Leader Fix: Set an agenda and use a “This meeting will self-destruct in 30 minutes” policy.?

?? Team Fix: If it’s a status update, send an email. No more hostage situations on Zoom.?

2? The Passive-Aggressive Printer Wars?

?? Leader Fix: Model direct, respectful communication so people say what they need instead of leaving cryptic post-it notes.?

?? Team Fix: If someone prints 100 pages of nonsense, talk to them. Don’t start a cold war over toner.

3? The “Nobody Owns This” Syndrome?

?? Leader Fix: Define clear roles. If it’s everyone’s responsibility, it’s no one’s responsibility.?

?? Team Fix: Speak up! Ask for ownership before things hit the fan.?

4? Collaboration That’s Really Just Delegated Misery?

?? Leader Fix: If “teamwork” just means dumping tasks on the most competent person, fix that.?

?? Team Fix: Set boundaries. “I’d love to help, but Bob’s idea is Bob’s baby.”?

5? The Open-Plan Office Circus?

?? Leader Fix: If people are wearing noise-cancelling headphones to survive, rethink the layout.?

?? Team Fix: Be the colleague you want to work with. No loud calls, no microwaving fish!?

6? The “Culture” Nobody Can Define?

?? Leader Fix: If your culture is just a list on the wall, no one believes in it. Live it!?

?? Team Fix: Ask, “What does that actually mean for how we work?” and hold leadership accountable.?

7? The Mystery of the Missing Morale?

?? Leader Fix: Recognition isn’t just for big wins — small wins need high-fives too.?

?? Team Fix: If leadership won’t do it, hype up your co-workers. “Ana, you nailed that email.”?

8? Conflict? What Conflict? (Oh, That Conflict.)?

?? Leader Fix: Teach conflict resolution. It’s either healthy discussion or passive-aggressive carnage.?

?? Team Fix: Don’t stew in silence. Address issues before resentment builds a nest.

9? The “Sink or Swim” New Hire Strategy?

?? Leader Fix: Train people properly. You don’t need another lost soul wandering the office.?

?? Team Fix: Be a buddy, not a gatekeeper. Help newbies before they cry in the supply closet.?

10 The Office Feels Like a Monday... All. The. Time.?

?? Leader Fix: If your team looks like extras from The Walking Dead, maybe it’s a burnout issue??

?? Team Fix: Speak up! Work-life balance isn’t just a theory!?

?? TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Dysfunction kills productivity and happiness. Fixing it doesn’t take magic — just better communication, clear expectations, and a little team-building fun (yes, even for the sceptics!).?

?? What’s the biggest team dysfunction you’ve experienced??

Drop it in the comments below!

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