There's the wrong way, and then there's my way.

This month – I’d like you to think about any workplace relationships that may need a little work. We all have them. And let’s face it, it can make your working environment uncomfortable or unpleasant.

But it doesn’t need to be. After reading this article about repairing relationships, it really got me questioning why we seem to put our own needs before the issues that need addressing. As clichéd as it sounds - surely the need for everyone to work together towards a common objective is what we’re aiming for.

One of the few things we have control over is our attitude. So let that be a bit of a guide to being the first step to repairing any workplace relationships. Keep your emotions at bay, really question whether it’s about being right or whether it’s about finding a solution. Keep the communication between both parties open and flexible. Above all – respect the other party as much as possible.

It may sound a little like marriage counselling, but think about it – you’re working with these people for most (if not all) of the day. Shouldn’t we try to make it work?