Dysfunctional people create dysfunctional situations. One team member with poor communication skills can explode a business environment. But a great communicator who never pulls his weight on the team can do the same thing.
The problem is office chaos created by unmanaged office politics.
Any time a group forms, there’s going to be a play for power and positioning — that’s natural. It happens in high schools, on athletic teams, in social organizations. And it happens in business settings. It’s a normal function of groups.
The engagement, however, becomes dysfunctional, if it goes unchecked.
To read the original article: How To Manage A Dysfunctional Team
