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Unread 16-02-2004, 15:43
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Re: When Some one thinks they know all.

Dealing with people who "know it all" can be a bit of a challenge. But, in the long run, it can also be very helpful. While "know it alls" can be annoying, sometimes they do have a point. Listen to the observations they make. They may be wrong 9 out of 10 times but you need to be listening the 10th time.

Outside of that, one of the hardest lessons to learn (I know, I've had to do it time and time again) is that just because you've done something one way in the past does not mean it's the right way, it's the best way, or that it's the way that it should be done this time.

The final thing that I should mention is that it sounds like you have a personality conflict on your team. Personality conflicts almost always involve two people. So I'm saying also look towards how you act and see if changing your behavior will help influence the other person.

Matt