Signs of a Toxic Project Environment [+ How to Fix it]

[@AdrianaGirdler]

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[@YesToTech]

Oh my gosh this is absolutely brilliant, Adriana! So good to know how to spot a toxic project environment, and even better, how to fix it if that occurs! Pure gold!!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks so much Marina! Hope you are keeping well. Cheers!

[@laurenbelayneh]

Workplace gossip is the worst. Thanks for these tips on how to solve a toxic project environment!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@nitinjaiswal7224]

It's really important to stay positive and keep a very positive environment in the team, and in the projects. Thank you Adriana for bringing this up :)

[@AdrianaGirdler]

You’re welcome, Nitin. Positivity breeds productivity 😊 Thanks for watching and stay well, cheers!

[@alexanderfernandez9469]

Amazing Adriana! Thank you for enlightening this topic.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes]

Rockin it baby 😀 . Been here since the beginning 🙃. What’s a charter? Everyone has a hidden agenda. You are the best ❤️

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Always love reading your comments Eli 😆 Hope you are all staying well, cheers!

[@heathercunningham4824]

Excellent tips on how to recognize and fix a toxic project environment. Thanks.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@CarlosZaSa]

Hi Adriana! thanks you for this tips, there are going to be very helpful. In my experience as a Project Manager I've been using some of them, but I want to ask you something. How can you deal with toxic project environment when you and your team are working at the same time in other projects? (everyone are assigned to others projects)

[@CarlosZaSa]

Cheers from Chile! :)

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Hi Carlos…no matter how busy you are you need to deal with it. Focus on the top item that is the biggest issue and get senior management support.

[@tiffanyharris3048]

Fantastic tips on how to recognize a toxic work environment and ways to fix it.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@jenniferbyrne2980]

You are awesome. I want to be on your team.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Comments like yours make my day! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@johnrainsman6650]

This is a little off topic, but given your videos and wisdom about people, I wanted to get your opinion on something. I know a guy from work; let's call him Scott. He's a college man l find immature, kind of obnoxious, and sometimes tactless. I think he just like to kid around, but it's not always so obvious to me. For example, he once mentioned a coworker's sagging belly, face-to-face. I don't _think_ said coworker resented that, but in general, you _have_ to be careful with weight jokes. He was the same coworker Scott snuck up behind and poked in the waists. I don't think the worker minds him, but I would personally. He dissed my hair a couple of times, though I will admit the 1st time his girlfriend said he was just having fun with me. Still, I guess I officially decided he's nothing more than a jack@ss, who pretty much has no feelings; the more you clown around, the harder you can be taken seriously. That's why I told him to "put a sock in your @ss...I mean your mouth." See, I was about to tell a coworker something when Scott interrupted me, I think with some clownish comment or joke. I can't remember. It wasn't a _casual or natural_ interruption; otherwise I wouldn't have faulted him. I guess I was annoyed with the _way_ he interrupted me, and because I'd already decided he's the unlikeable type. I would've thought he wouldn't care about my sass--given the natural point of view that immature guys don't have fragile feelings--but he said something about how I should be careful how I speak to people. Maybe _certain_ people? He's _ironically_ a student leader. I can't remember his response so well, but either way, he vaguely showed he didn't care for my words. I wasn't 100% sure though, because his type don't make it obvious whether they're being serious or not. In the end, I said, "Hey, I'm sorry for saying [said quote]." From what I remember, he replied, "You're good man [which made me feel good]. You just need to learn how to speak to people" [which _immediately_ made me feel bad and _swiftly_ ended my one-second good feeling]. That's why I guiltily added "I apologize," and he either replied, "You're good, man" or "it's cool, man," _with_ "I appreciate it." But the thing is, I myself _don't_ appreciate his adding the "learn how to speak to people" thing, because that's like saying "I forgive you for being an thoughtless jerk." You shouldn't add a negative truth to an apology acceptance, because otherwise, it defeats the purpose of showing you forgive them (and ends my proud feeling of having done and said the right thing). Plus, I think his remark was hypocritical; yes, I have a problem with filter, but duh, he does too. I think it's better I just don't talk to him at all. No interaction, no conflict, no jokes, no nothing. I still don't like him,

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Hi John….Iot’s going on here. I understand your frustration. We have all been there. My question for you is ‘why are you allowing him to bother you so much?’ This is the key to moving past all this. We can’t control other peoples action/ behaviours, we can only control our own. Reflect on this and look inward as to why are you really bothered. This answer will free you from Scott and the choice you will have to make is what do you do next….resolve it or ignore it. If you choose to ignore it another Scott will come into your life until you address the root of all of this. May everything unfold perfectly for you.