In any team, internal relationships have their own characteristics. If they are not taken into account, then misunderstandings and conflicts of different scale are possible. So that they do not spoil you the impression of work, we'll figure out how to behave, if fate threw you into ...
Male group
Here there is competition, the desire for domination and high focus on the result of work. There is no place for sentimentality and emotion, but there is a predilection for strong expressions and an inexplicable desire for us to discuss important issues in areas that are not suitable for this purpose.
How to behave:
Do not focus on relationships in the work team on the difference of the sexes. "I'm a woman" - not an argument in the dispute, especially if you want to make a career in this place.
Attempts to adopt man's habits to become "his boyfriend" will not add to your respect, but will expose in a ridiculous way.
No tears! The position of the victim in men does not cause the desire to behave more dignified or justly. Rather, it will provoke aggression or fear, and avoidance.
During the working day, take time and try to communicate with women on a "free topic" at least by phone. Constant presence among members of the opposite sex is stress.
Women's team
For the "flower garden" and the relations in the native working collective are characterized by constant conversations and discussions, emotional outbursts and homemade cakes for tea. Regardless of the seriousness and responsibility of the work, personal relationships are extremely important for us. And the resentments in the women's team extend to all areas.
How to behave:
It happens that friendship does not interfere with work. But in women's groups it is a rarity. Therefore, just limit yourself to good relationships.
Do not participate in gossip and do not allow personal contact with a colleague to interfere with the work.
Sorry. Often and even in cases when you do not feel a particular guilt. "I'm sorry, I understand that this remark is unpleasant to you, but ..." Women value a personal approach.
Peer group
All have about the same experience and outlook on life. This gives an excellent chance of creating a cohesive team in all senses. The only thing that overshadows the work days is envy. If someone who is equal to you by education, age and experience, suddenly achieves great success, no, no, and the thought flashes: "Why not me?"
How to behave:
Get off from the team! The Council is directly concerned with the work. In the group of peers, the spirit of conformism is very strong (the desire to be "like everyone else"), and it is quite difficult to manifest oneself in such conditions. The more responsibilities you perform individually, the better. Discuss work on the side. For the same reason (too high sense of unity), the peer group can greatly pressure on each individual employee. You will not notice how the decision was made, by the fact that "everyone so advised." Therefore, suggestions of the leadership or the difficulties encountered, discuss, first with family or friends.
Do not discuss production issues with the whole team. It is better to let each one write his opinion on the sheet, and then read aloud. Thus, you will avoid the so-called oglupleniya thinking. For the growth of the team and each individual employee is very important.
Mixed team
Men and women in many cases can be an example for each other. In such relations in the native working collective there is also assertiveness, and softness, and a business approach, and emotions. Discrimination hinders: according to statistics, almost 40% of women working in mixed groups are exposed to it.
How to behave:
Treat discrimination as something ... completely natural. A constant sense of injustice and self-pity is a sure way to get nervous breakdown and somatic diseases.
From time to time, discuss the issue of discrimination with the female part of your team. Better with irony and in a half-joking form.
The craving for corporate groups in mixed groups is very great. At least occasionally take partners with you, so that they are convinced: there is no threat to the family.
Different age group
In such collectives, productive and family-friendly relations are often formed. "She's like my mother, always listen, advise", "Such a sweet, naive girl, I want to warn her from mistakes, share her experience." But for the same reason, there is room for manipulation in uneven-aged collectives.
How to behave:
Avoid rough expressions about the age of colleagues. People are painfully aware of things that they can not change.
Carefully choose compliments. A mature lady can be very offended at the seemingly "pleasant" remark: "You look great! Perhaps a new anti-age cream?"
Do not give in to manipulation. "You are older, more experienced, you better cope with this," "The boss sends on a business trip, but you're younger, probably, will not you refuse to go instead of me?" You are all on equal terms, and you are employees. With rare exceptions, age should not affect business relations.