How to Work With Uncooperative Co-workers - The Muse

How to Work With Uncooperative Co-workers - The MuseHow to Work With Uncooperative Co-workers Whether a co-workers being a Debbie Downer while your teams launching a new project or your colleagues giving you a hard time when you ask for help, uncooperative team members can create huge problems for you- and your ability to hit your goals.While you definitely want to get the situation resolved as quickly as possible, its equally important to figure out why someones being so unhelpful in the first place. Below are nine strategies thatll give you the tools you need to decipher whats going on, as well as how to deal with someone whos making your job so much harder.Regardless of the situation, its crucial that you keep your cool. Step away from the team for a bit, plan your words carefully, and come up with an action plan. (Entrepreneur)Consider whether or not this is a battle you really want to pick. You might be able to find a way to work around this person. (Lifehacker)Put the attention on troublesome people and open the lines of communication. Are they being generally difficult- or is there something specific thats keeping them from being helpful? (Psychology Today)Regardless of how other people are acting, show empathy. This makes others feel more at ease. (Evan Carmichael)When youre in the bro, try not to take anything too personally. Often peoples issues simply arent about you. (The Huffington Post)Remember No matter how someone else is acting, you should always treat everyone in your office with respect. (Readers Digest)If you want to have a conversation about a co-workers uncooperative habits, think about what the best medium is (text, email, or call) for reaching out. (Business Insider)However, you should consider talking to your boss about it if its really bad. Just make sure you do it the right way. (Inc.)Finally, this five-step guide will help you get through any difficult conversations you do choose to have with a colleague. (The Daily Muse)