Apologizing is not easy. If there is any principle to refer to, it is the principle of effective communication. Below, I have prepared some techniques for you to apologize for workplace etiquette. Welcome to reading.
How to open the first sentence
Apologize needs to be timely. Just like the principle of communication feedback, whether it is timely or not, the effect will be very different. If some objective factors make it inappropriate to apologize now, then it is not appropriate to delay for too long, not more than a week at the latest. Otherwise, once the resentment in the other person's heart is deep, your apology effect will be greatly reduced. But if both sides are angry, the effect of an immediate apology is not much better. It is the best choice to calm down and apologize.
Usually, the first sentence is the hardest to say when apologizing. You can try this sentence:? What happened just now was that I had a bad attitude and you were wronged. I sincerely apologize to you. There are several elements in your apology: first, you have the courage to admit your mistakes and don't make excuses; Second, identify with each other's emotions, because identification will ease? Pain? The role of; Third, after sincerely apologizing, try to remedy it.
At the same time, the boss's attitude is very important, if a couple? I apologized to you. What do you want? Attitude, then subordinates will be more disgusted with the boss's behavior, thinking? Why are you pretending here? Attitude determines the effect of apology, even if it is only one sentence. I'm so sorry
How to choose an apology method
In the choice of apology methods, we should adopt different ways according to the causes of the mistakes, the scope and severity involved. For example, if mistakes have a certain impact on work, it is more appropriate to apologize in public places such as meetings. This not only helps to express the boss's practical attitude, but also helps to strengthen the team values and make up for and promote the progress of the work.
For some personal frictions, such as some misunderstandings caused by improper attitudes, improper words and poor communication, we can communicate by phone or email, or face-to-face communication in private will also have good results. Especially for low-key and introverted bosses, in private space, the two sides can communicate in a relatively calm state. This will not publicize and amplify the grievances between superiors and subordinates in public, but will also nourish the personal feelings between superiors and subordinates.
Apologizing is sometimes not only a sign of admitting mistakes, but also a kind of respect for each other's feelings. Even if the boss has no substantive mistakes, but only makes the other party feel hit or has other negative effects, the boss should undertake the obligation to appease the employees' emotions. After all, this is also an opportunity to enhance communication and understanding with employees.
Seriously apologize? Sequela?
It is true that after the boss made a mistake, everyone has a different attitude towards him. Some subordinates will be open-minded and considerate, believe that the boss will be introspective, and will feel superior because the boss owes himself an apology; And some subordinates will be very depressed, deliberately make things big, and even make unreasonable demands.
Therefore, the boss should never take an apology as a tried-and-true medicine, which may have side effects. Yes Instead, subordinates may appear resolute and deliberately blackmail the terms of the peace talks. At this time, the boss may fly into a rage and regret why he apologized to him. So, apology also needs to be grasped? Degree? So far, the point is not to blame yourself and exaggerate. Actually, why is there? Reasoning and tide wait for no man? Subordinate, probably the attitude of the boss? Encourage? His arrogance.
So the supervisor's apology can be short and powerful, and the next focus is on your solution. Where the boss puts the focus of things, your subordinates will be led by your nose.
A misunderstanding in an apology
Myth 1: Apologizing is detrimental to prestige. In fact, a frank apology and immediate correction are the essence of leadership. Prestige is not built by avoiding mistakes, but by bravely taking on and effectively solving problems.
Myth 2: Employees need benefits, and apologies are flashy. Employees usually pay more attention to material benefits. Even if the boss doesn't apologize, he will be satisfied as long as he can think of him in the promotion and salary increase. But the fact is that with the improvement of employees' ability and the demand for respect and recognition, material will no longer be a single incentive, and the boss's leadership ability will directly affect employees' loyalty. Apologize or not is only a small aspect of leadership.
Myth 3: Apology has nothing to do with leadership style. On the contrary, what kind of leadership style will determine what kind of apology you are suitable for. Cheerful, humorous and approachable bosses can apologize in a more direct way, and subordinates are usually easy to accept; A reserved and steady boss is more suitable for a private apology, and a sense of tacit understanding will make subordinates more useful.
? Only suitable, no best? For an apology, this sentence also applies. We don't have to dwell on it, okay? Boss? In this title, no matter who made a mistake, the most important thing is to correct it in time and not to make the same mistake again. Break through psychological barriers? Excuse me. And then it's harder to let it go? Excuse me. In the follow-up action.
After apologizing, it still needs continuous improvement.
Even if an apology is appropriate, it is only the beginning. In the next time, the boss must focus on quietly rebuilding his reputation and regaining the trust of employees. The only secret is time. The boss should not rush for success, but should do the work well.
In other words, the boss should spend a lot of time interacting with employees, so that the good relationship that was taken for granted before can be restored. Moreover, the boss needs to show his sincerity to win back the hearts of employees with daily actions (not words). How do subordinates treat their superiors when their leaders are questioned because of mistakes? Observation period? Employees will also look at the boss's behavior with a magnifying glass. Any similar mistake will make the boss's apology and efforts worthless.
Therefore, it is important for the boss not to make repetitive mistakes.
In fact, it is easy for subordinates to understand and let go when they see the efforts and changes of their superiors. They know that people who correct their mistakes and constantly improve themselves are often more trustworthy than bosses who have never made mistakes and never learned lessons. Sometimes, the boss should forget his role properly. He is just a mortal who makes mistakes. This is the boss of grounding gas. Don't worry about his mistakes, actively improve and perfect his leadership ability.
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