Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Careless whisperer

There is nothing more detrimental to an organization, than a whisperer.

Characteristics of a whisperer:

  • Conducts discussions with select team members after group meetings
  • Speaks general ideas without valid cases i.e. “This product doesn’t work. What doesn’t work? Everything.”
  • Disagrees with team members (people) instead of ideas.
  • Dislikes the CC: function, “Let’s keep this between you and me”.
If you spot one, find a remedy – quickly.