Corporations on the Couch: Managers must put the breaks on back stabbing

published in the Washington Business Journal by Lynn Friedman http://www.drlynnfriedman.com/about.html
 
Over 500 people read the article on dealing with the untrustworthy boss and I received over 20 comments about it from various linkedin group members. Some wanted to know about other workplace problems such as back stabbing.
 
Here's an article - published in the Washington Business Journal - that deals with the corporate dynamics underlying backstabbing:
 
You are an officer of the board of trustees at ABC Corp., and you have become aware of dissension in the ranks. Beleaguered by constant gossiping, backbiting and insubordination, the corporate workplace is not a happy one. Despite the poor morale, only the stars seem to leave. Unhappy staffers regale John, the president, with their petty conflicts.
 
He acknowledges: "I don't know what's the matter with my V.P.'s. They have trouble managing their staffers." He adds that he has to intervene often, overruling their decisions. Despite his resentment at having to become involved, he is pleased that his employees feel they can turn to him.
 
http://drlynnfriedman.com/corpbackstabbing.html
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