Drama-free Office

Learn proven, field-tested techniques to manage disruptive, drama-causing subordinates, peers, and bosses to dramatically improve productivity and boost the bottom line. The Drama-Free Office describes four energy-draining personalities that sabotage workplace collaboration and synergy. The authors blend humorous and relatable case studies with proven tools for managing office saboteurs -subordinates, co-workers, and the boss. The authors’ research draws on years of experience working with more than 2,500 CEOs and their executive teams, combined with their own father-daughter dynamic. They break down the four major drama roles-the complainer, the cynic, the caretaker, and the controller-and lay out a detailed roadmap for managing difficult people in difficult situations. Readers will see their coworkers (and themselves) in this entertaining and action- oriented blueprint for addressing the dramatic behaviors that cripple so many teams. The authors detail simple methods for defusing office drama and fostering clean, authentic interactions. The Drama-Free Office puts an end to office drama for good!