Wedneday@Work Poem: Stereo Conflict

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.