No need for personal attacks

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Introduction

Everybody has roles to play, and more than likely people have been trained to occupy the respective roles. Make sure the job holder knows what is required of them and this can be achieved through their job description.  There is no need to micromanage people or bring people down each time that person makes a mistake. Mistakes are inevitable, and they should be addressed. However, don’t use those mistakes to judge the person’s performance. Don’t attack the job holder. We often believe we can do better than others until we’re in their position and understand it’s harder than it seems.

Let people do their jobs

No matter what role a person is in, give them an opportunity to perform.  We spend so much time complaining and finding faults about others and maybe the problem is us and not them. Provide employees with the necessary resources and tools to do their job effectively. Provide constructive feedback and be honest in the appraisal process. Don’t get personal with the job holders. Job holders are being attacked internally and externally. Mind you, they must be held accountable and appraised, but they should not have to endure personal attacks.

Let me share this example of letting people do their jobs but this is from an external point of view. With the recent election petitions, there are some personal attacks on the Attorney General. Let the woman do her job. There is no need to attack her. Some of the petitions are against the Supervisor of Election and the Attorney General and so she has the right to defend the matter. She is not defending the Progressive National Party. As far as I know the PNP has its own attorney. Therefore, leave the woman alone and stop attacking her personally. The role of Attorney General is challenging but someone must do it so let the woman do her job.

Employees do their job

I want to encourage employees to do their jobs. People are watching you from inside and outside. Do not take your job for granted. If your supervisor does not give your feedback, request feedback as often as possible. If you are unable to do your job due to lack of tools and resources, let the right person know. Don’t just sit there assuming they will be provided for you. Perhaps your supervisor does not even know you do not have the resources so let them know. Constantly review your job description and make sure you are carrying out your duties. In fact, work beyond your duties.

Conclusion

We just do not know what some people are going through on the job. Some individuals do not receive an opportunity to perform their jobs. If you hire someone to do something, then let them do it. If you think they are not doing their job, have an honest conversation with them so they can improve. One of the successful keys in any job is effective communication. With limited or no communication, people often make assumptions and start personal attacks.