Often overlooked, ignored or accepted, we all observe behavioral games teams play.  Call them what you will, but regardless of their name, they are unproductive in nature.  They can best be described as the conversation after the conversation, the conversation with the person whom you are not suppose to have the conversation with and the conversation avoided.  You’ve seen it, heard it and may have likely participated in it and it happens in all sorts of places and in all sorts of ways. 

We have established a few names for some of the games we’ve observed, they are listed below.  The outcomes of the games are, a majority of the time, not only unproductive, but often hurtful to the business to people and most definately to profit.  In connecting with us through the blog, we’d like to know your take on the games you observe.  Share with us what you’d call the game and maybe a short example. 

This is meant to be a fun topic, so please share your stories.  If not from your current environment, how about from a past workplace.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences.

GAMES…

• Break Room Dialogue
• Silent Agreement
• Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
• Twisted Perception
• Paranoia
• Child’s Play - Acting Out
• I Can Be More Agressive than You
• I’m Always Right
• Stay on the Bubble - never make a decision
• Accountability - what is that?