Chapter 5. The Technical Support Colleague

In the support line of work, the dependence and relationship among members of the group has a direct impact on the overall group success. Specific individuals vary in their productivity and styles, but the collective work has a direct impact on the entire organization.

In this chapter, we'll explore some of the topics relevant to the relationship between you and your colleagues as well as a few theories dealing with observed behaviors and personal characteristics. The content is a brief but solid foundation on which you can build your own style for dealing with coworkers. Specifically, the concepts discussed in the chapter include trust, solidarity, conflict, and performance vs. productivity.

Paradoxically, ...

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