Managing Team Negativity

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It can be incredibly hard to work with, and manage, people who have a negative attitude. These people seem to reject new ideas automatically, and they can often view change with distrust.

Although negativity may at first seem like just an annoyance, it can spread quickly through a team or organization, resulting in increased absenteeism, higher staff turnover, lower morale, and decreased productivity. So how can you stop it?

Everyone in an organization should assume some responsibility for stamping out negativity. But managing negativity in a team and organization is especially important for leaders and managers. In this article, we'll examine ways to manage negativity within your team, and in your organization.

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Team-Negativity.htm