Example Feuding Factory Workers

Similar to the Hatfields and the McCoys, the feud between the FLS and the team member continued. Over time the feud became almost common knowledge. The FLS was outspoken and clear that he felt the team member he notified on was a lowlife. The team member underwent rehabilitation and kept his job. The team member was outspoken that the FLS was picking on him for less than honorable reasons. Every time either one of them had the opportunity to throw mud at the other, the opportunity was taken. Efforts to stop the feud were made. These included separating their work areas, counseling, and so on. I do not believe that the conflict between these two will ever be worked out. 

Confidentiality seemed to be lacking. The FLS was actually proud that he zinged his fellow team member. Many team members expressed feeling that the intention that the FLS had toward the team member was to embarrass him and not to help him. And the FLS let it be known what he did and why he did it in a somewhat public forum. Whether a team member has a drug, medical, alcohol, smoking addiction, or other problem, discussing one team member s problem with other team members is not recommended. Confidential means not to be discussed with other team members who do not need to know that information. 

Looking back on this situation, one can easily find fault and be critical of the situation. Back seat drivers and Monday morning quarterbacks can usually come up with some pretty good solutions to problems after the situation has been resolved. Mistakes are made all the time. The idea is to learn from those mistakes and try to implement changes so that those mistakes are not repeated. 

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