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Actual toxic behavior usually involves playing corporate politics in a way that's detrimental to the work you're supposed to be engaged in. Voicing negative vie
by zekevermillion 10y ago
Actual toxic behavior usually involves playing corporate politics in a way that's detrimental to the work you're supposed to be engaged in. Voicing negative views openly is healthy and should be encouraged, as long as you know what you're talking about. If you whine and complain but do not have a proposed solution, then that is not toxic behavior it's just garden variety laziness.
- sethammons 10y agoI think there is a caveat. If team X is slowing your workflow, you don't say, "I am unable to do $FOO because team X are a bunch of lazy bastards with a shit process." Instead, you can try, "I can see that team X has a lot on their plate. I do need their support to complete $FOO, and the current process seems to be hindering that. What can we do to improve this situation? I think we could do $BAR, but I want to get some buy-in first." I feel the difference between toxic and not toxic (at least where I work) is how you approach situations: constructively vs not. Negative view should be able to be discussed. But it should be done in a way as to seek progress and improve. Not to just shit on other people or teams. I've seen people who don't get this.