AboutDoug Staneart Expertise Doug Staneart can answer questions about gaining cooperation from, motivating, and influencing coworkers and employers. He is also an expert on how to avoid and resolve conflicts as well as other issues dealing with long term business relationships.
Experience
Doug Staneart has been a speaker and trainer for over ten years specializing in public speaking, leadership training, and team building. Doug is CEO of The Leader?s Institute® (Leadership Training) based in Dallas and author of the books 40 Ways to Influence People and Fearless Presentations. He has accumulated over 2700 hours of classroom coaching and training and began his career with Dale Carnegie Training® where he was recognized on numerous occasions for superior instruction.
Question I have a new challenging job & my coworker has been very difficult in training me properly. They actually threw my work at me & said "Why you keep make these mistakes. I no check your work anymore." They threw the folder at me at my desk. The supervisor wasn't there that day. I went home in tears.
Answer Rocky,
A common problem with bringing on new people is the expectation that the new person will know everything about the new job when he/she starts. Good supervisors assume that the new person will need training and take the person step-by-step. Poor supervisors don't.
The key to succeeding is to not be embarrassed to ask questions. If you are making mistakes, then forget about blaming the coworkers and supervisor -- they won't take the responsibility. Instead, ask for help. Ask questions and ask for advice. If they see that you are willing to learn, they will help you.
