Its Not Only Ok to Cry

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YVE Yvonne

Team Communication

February 12 , 2007 In a multi-cultural corporate setting , simultaneous communication between persons highlights the effective roles played by team leaders Numerous literature have pointed out that the core of leadership is the human side ' that understands the importance of effective communication for the leader . One needs to understand the value of allowing and even encouraging individuals to interact closely in an open , honest and serious conversation . Such open and communicative behavior in the work setting illustrates a program of awareness on the

br differing attitudes of individuals creating a possible leeway for a better understanding between the staff and the management . Leaders should understand that emotions play a poignant role in the day to day behavior of the person that often affects work . Team leaders should therefore be aware that no matter how strong a person appears to be behavioral patterns tend to change under several factors . Under a salient feature of identifying the differing behavioral patterns of individuals , an effective team thus incorporates human consideration as a route to effective governance in the organization An observant leader upon walking in an emotionally-charged atmosphere may be able to identify signs of anger and anxiety in the workplace which is oftentimes evidenced by the apparent lack of enthusiasm between workers . Often these situations are a result of poor communication and an inability to handle emotions As adults , our actions cannot be separated from our emotions which are often caused by external events (Weisinger , 14 . It is quite clear that Rosalee in the given scenario is helplessly mandated by her strong emotion as a woman to behave in an eccentric manner unacceptable to others in the office . Tony , the victim of Rosalee 's outburst cannot particularly relate to the latter 's behavior and chose the flight syndrome in his anxious state . Tony 's behavior may be a simplistic message that implies certain inferiority and feelings of inadequacy against Rosalee 's short-lived superiority . In turn , Rosalee 's outburst may be a reflection of her own present emotional state considering her service rendered as a valuable employee Tony 's behavior in the meanwhile strengthens the male admission of mild dominion over a perceived instability . Gilligan (1982 ) provided in argument the male identity 's ability for stress separation and independence ' may not be subservient to the common whims and caprices of the female roles . Tony 's response is a thought process which may be a direct response to the emotional anxiety which openly instigated a misunderstanding between the two There is never any reason to loose two valuable and trusted hands in this office . A particular remedy offers an understanding on the value of conversations how to have them and the types of conversations that should be encouraged as a necessity for teams to successfully accomplish their tasks (Patterson , Grenny , McMillian , and Switzler , 42 . In short an exchange of conversation between both individuals might erase any elicited confusion that is observed as soon as heat cools a bit but before it...