In this corner…
The match is about to begin.
Manager poised behind desk.
Employee ready in one corner
Employee expectant in the other corner.
The bell sounds
…
He said she said
But she said “no you are wrong.”
So she said he said
And he said “that isn’t right.”
…
At the end of 10 rounds
They stopped and awaited the manager’s verdict
Like plaintiff and defendant on Judge Judy.
…
The manager paused, deep in thought.
Wondering if he should have spaghetti or salad for lunch.
Then looking up he replied, “I’ll look into it.”
…
Ever hopeful that time would
allow for healing
cause forgetting
or whisk him away to a new department
without direct reports
him feeling cornered
and the sound of conflict ringing in his ears.
…
David Zinger is a leading expert on employee engagement. He is committed to creating authentic and sustained employee engagement for the benefit of all. Contact David at (204) 254-2130 or Email dzinger@shaw.ca.
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