HiPOO to ZEBRA in management zoo: 10 dangerous workplace personalities, how to spot …

Jeroen Kraaijenbrink and his explanation of the Management Zoo The Great Indian workplace is full of diverse individuals who, much like the animal kingdom in a jungle, contribute to the survival of the ecosystem at large. Each employee brings a different skillset to the table and contributes towards the growth of their organization. The management zoo infographic by Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, advisor and lecturer at Amsterdam Business school, shows 10 dangerous types of personalities to avoid at the workplace—HiPPO (Highest Paid Person’s Opinion), ZEBRA (Zero Evidence But Really Arrogant) among others. Each of these personalities have been designated an acronym similar to an animal found in a zoo.In a now viral LinkedIn post, Kraaijenbrink explains these personality types and also suggests a three-step approach to coexisting with these personalities: i) Help them reflect/realize ii) Help them correct and improve iii) avoid or let them go. While “letting them go” seems plausible, it is equally essential for employees to know that these personalities aren’t going anywhere and they exist at every workplace. Perhaps, one needs a holistic approach which consists of addressing these issues and if there is no solution in sight, seeking appropriate recourse. Here are some tips/tricks you can follow
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