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Sunday 12 February 2012
Sunday 5 February 2012
#2 Resolving Interpersonal Conflict
You and Gerald have known each other since you were neighbours 20 years ago and your friendship is fortified by bonds forged between your families since. Over time, you have come to see Gerald as an older brother. He has always been there for you. Whether it was queries about schoolwork or relationship advice, Gerald was always a reliable lifeline. As a young adult fresh out of college, when you had expressed interest in joining the well-acclaimed multinational corporation that Gerald worked at, Gerald spent days preparing you for interviews, imparting his experiences with you and even put in a good word for you with his manager.
With your impressive academic records, a laudable resume and Gerald's help, you managed to clinch the job and have since proven yourself to be an asset to the company. In fact, within the first 3 years of entering the company, your hard work saw you receive 2 promotions and placed you in a leadership position. Gerald, on the other hand, has always had a very low-gear work ethic and remains stagnant at his entry-level position, making him your subordinate. Thankfully your friendship transcends your workplace hierarchy and you continue to maintain a healthy relationship.
However, one day, your department head informs you that the company is not doing well and will have to let some employees go. He tasks you with writing work performance reports on the employees working under your management to help him decide who to sack from your department.
Although it pains you to do so, you do as told, which leads to some of your colleagues being fired, including Gerald. Gerald learns of your role in his retrenchment and is devastated by what he feels is a 'betrayal'. A cold war between the two of you ensues and the rift extends to your families.
Gerald is a very dear friend to you and the current situation between the two of you deeply upsets you. How can you possibly repair your friendship?
With your impressive academic records, a laudable resume and Gerald's help, you managed to clinch the job and have since proven yourself to be an asset to the company. In fact, within the first 3 years of entering the company, your hard work saw you receive 2 promotions and placed you in a leadership position. Gerald, on the other hand, has always had a very low-gear work ethic and remains stagnant at his entry-level position, making him your subordinate. Thankfully your friendship transcends your workplace hierarchy and you continue to maintain a healthy relationship.
However, one day, your department head informs you that the company is not doing well and will have to let some employees go. He tasks you with writing work performance reports on the employees working under your management to help him decide who to sack from your department.
Although it pains you to do so, you do as told, which leads to some of your colleagues being fired, including Gerald. Gerald learns of your role in his retrenchment and is devastated by what he feels is a 'betrayal'. A cold war between the two of you ensues and the rift extends to your families.
Gerald is a very dear friend to you and the current situation between the two of you deeply upsets you. How can you possibly repair your friendship?
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