I know I’m late to respond, but I recently helped one of my consulting clients with this exact issue. I gave him these 7 tips:
1. Stay focused on your own work
Don’t let slow coworkers pull you down. Keep your speed. Keep your standards. Do what you need to do, even if others fall short. Don’t waste your time waiting or worrying. Use every hour well. Stay sharp, even if no one else does.
2. Be kind, not bossy
It’s easy to act like the expert. Don’t. No one likes being talked down to. Even if you’re right, it won’t help if you make people feel small. You can stay helpful without acting like a leader. Let your actions speak louder than your words.
3. Set a good example
Work hard. Be clear. Finish what you start. Do it without bragging. Others notice, even if they don’t say so. When people see a system that works, they might try it too.
I've had tht happen to me.
4. Share tips—if they want them
If someone’s behind, you might know how to help. Offer a few ideas. Make it short. Keep it simple. Then stop talking. If they ask for more, give more. If they don’t care, let it go. Not everyone wants to learn. And that’s not your fault.
5. Don’t take on their work
Doing someone else’s job might feel faster. But it hurts in the long run. You get tired. They don’t grow. Bad habits spread. Stick to your part.
6. Speak up if it affects your job
If poor work from others starts to hurt your results, say something. Stay calm. Don’t blame. Just explain the facts. Talk to your boss.
7. Know you can’t fix everything
Some people just move slower. Some don’t care. Some have things going on you don’t know about. You can’t control that. Do what you can. Help if it makes sense. But don’t carry the weight of the whole group. Let go of what’s not yours.
Hope that helps.
Dave
1. Stay focused on your own work
Don’t let slow coworkers pull you down. Keep your speed. Keep your standards. Do what you need to do, even if others fall short. Don’t waste your time waiting or worrying. Use every hour well. Stay sharp, even if no one else does.
2. Be kind, not bossy
It’s easy to act like the expert. Don’t. No one likes being talked down to. Even if you’re right, it won’t help if you make people feel small. You can stay helpful without acting like a leader. Let your actions speak louder than your words.
3. Set a good example
Work hard. Be clear. Finish what you start. Do it without bragging. Others notice, even if they don’t say so. When people see a system that works, they might try it too.
I've had tht happen to me.
4. Share tips—if they want them
If someone’s behind, you might know how to help. Offer a few ideas. Make it short. Keep it simple. Then stop talking. If they ask for more, give more. If they don’t care, let it go. Not everyone wants to learn. And that’s not your fault.
5. Don’t take on their work
Doing someone else’s job might feel faster. But it hurts in the long run. You get tired. They don’t grow. Bad habits spread. Stick to your part.
6. Speak up if it affects your job
If poor work from others starts to hurt your results, say something. Stay calm. Don’t blame. Just explain the facts. Talk to your boss.
7. Know you can’t fix everything
Some people just move slower. Some don’t care. Some have things going on you don’t know about. You can’t control that. Do what you can. Help if it makes sense. But don’t carry the weight of the whole group. Let go of what’s not yours.
Hope that helps.
Dave
