We talk about other people for a host of good reasons. Figuring out who can be trusted and who is likely to disappoint you with their behavior is essential information. The rewards of high performance require we know with greater certainty how others will show up. We can’t get things done without knowing who we can depend on to do their part.
To ensure paranoia doesn’t become a problem in your team firstly you need to provide regular feedback on their performance. Good and bad.
This doesn’t need to be a formal sit down session. It could simply be a well done after a presentation or a thank you for getting some numbers over in good time. Just the little things can make a big difference. Especially in a world of home working where it’s possible to sit and stew over something with only the four walls for company.
You make a great point about paranoia.
To ensure paranoia doesn’t become a problem in your team firstly you need to provide regular feedback on their performance. Good and bad.
This doesn’t need to be a formal sit down session. It could simply be a well done after a presentation or a thank you for getting some numbers over in good time. Just the little things can make a big difference. Especially in a world of home working where it’s possible to sit and stew over something with only the four walls for company.
Yes.
You can also make it a habit to traffic in positive gossip.