Resolving Conflict When: A Co-Worker Is Too Social

What do you say when you are trying to get work done, but a coworker keeps trying to talk to you? It might be tempting to be rude to your coworker, but that can be damaging to the workplace relationship. How can you accomplish getting your work completed, and also maintaining the relationship with your coworker? This course starts by helping explain why a co-worker might be so chatty. The course then demonstrates how regardless of the reason they want to talk to you, there is an effective way to address the situation. Knowing how to address these situations is key to maintaining your relationships with your coworkers without neglecting the obligations of your job. This course is part of the “Resolving Conflict When…” series on workplace communication. These short vignettes present common communication dilemmas in the workplace.