Competition in the workplace can be a double-edged sword. On the one
hand, a competitive environment can spur coworkers to continual
improvement, using each other's performances as inspiring yardsticks. On
the other hand, workplace competitiveness can pit coworkers against one
another, creating stress and defensiveness
Rising above these competition, is one personal
victory everyone hopes to
have however without these tips, it would literally take a miracle to
shine brighter than the work colleague who's bent on stealing your
shine. Here are 3 tips for handling competition at work:
1) Be assertive
If
your instincts or personal experience tell you that this person is out
to outshine you, you need to hold your ground when requests that could
sabotage you are made. This is not time to play nice.
2) Know whom to trust
Any of your other work work colleagues could be
gathering intel for your opposition while acting like your bosom buddy.
Be sure to investigate where each person's loyalties lie before picking
your inner circle and having one of your bosses on your side is always a
big plus.
3) Be very discreet
Don't
think out loud or share plans before execution. Don't leave sensitive
documents lying about or your computer unprotected and don't boast about
leads or contacts till you have fully explored them. Consider it a cold
war, anything you say or do will be used against you!
Most importantly be the best you can and don't cut corners. It's hard to compete with true diligence!
