iam facing this problem of competition at work from my colleagues. when the responsibility of work is specifically given to me by my boss and few other members also working in the same project. The others try to prove that they are superior to me and work at a really fast pace to impress the boss. what it is causing is that iam losing interest in the work and losing confidence and fear of the boss rejection. please give me some suggestions of how to overcome this situation.
Thanks

From India, Madras
Its good that you are having competition. It gives you something to measure your performance against. Just keep the pace up with others and you need not worry about the job. But if you really want to grow, you need to be there at top by far margin. Be innovative and find ways to get the work done quickly.
From India, Indore
Hi Kavita,
Take competition in a healthy way, dont stress out and try to bring more improvements in your work by updating your knowledge (through networking, Internet, Books etc)related to given projects and beat the competition. I am sure you will do it.......
Good Luck
Rgds
Shilpi

From India, New Delhi
This situation had happened in my career also and I understand that it is quite frustrating.When the task had been clearly assigned to you by your boss,there is no justification why others are also working on the same task.You have to explain this to your boss saying that you are quite competent to do this work alone.It is quite possible that the said task require multiple resources to complete it to the satisfaction of your boss and thatis why multiple people are working on same task.Please try to improve your competency and show your smarter working to your boss so that he may refer you to others saying that you had infact done better work than others.This will make you to win this camel race inside any organisation.
From India, Mumbai
Hi Kavita,
I'm sure the suggestions posted by all the members wl help u resolve your problem. Please remember, each one is unique in this world. Don't compare yourself with others, if you do so then you are insulting yourself. Never underestimate yourself.
Tips to build your self image :
1. Feel good about yourself.
2. Make a list of your positive qualities.
3. Don't criticise, condemn or complain.
Cheers!
Maya


kavitha it seems that u r just know started your career in corporate;in corporate wolrd its all genuine matter
i will suggest u to go and get it done method.. Donot avoid competition in ur career this is only weapon / stage were u can improve urself. If ur are not prepared then . U can win the race by slowly and stead method.
Try to do your work slowly but perfectly this will be only turning point .and answer to those who are against u.
Bye

From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
It has happened with almost everyone. (Hope this cheers you up).
These are facts of corporate life; call them occupational hazards or otherwise, but you'll have to learn to live with them and develop coping mechanisms of your own.
If there is ANY SPECIFIC QUERY/PROBLEM, members would be happy to help.

From India, Delhi
chum
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Hi Kavitha,
Your thinking is covered and composed. You have to have SELF-EFFICACY, you have to bulid your internal motivation. Very simple kavitha, when they can do, y not u?? this is not comparing but building urslf to better position. Build urself n keep rockin.......

From India, Mangaluru
Hi Kavitha,
One thing that comes to my mind is Interpersonal Skills. Work on your IP skills and win people and if your colleagues are better than you, admit it to them and seek for their guidance. I see this as flexibility and not as bending down.
A very popular quote from the movie ROCKY is that "YOUR ANGER & FEAR IS LIKE A FIRE IN YOU. IF YOU CONTROL THAT FIRE YOU BURN YOUR ENEMIES, ELSE IT BURNS YOU. Competition is good and in fact the most important thing that we need for us to move forward. Consider all that's being said by our fellow members here and also work on your IP skills too. All the Best!!!
Regards,
Muthukumar K

From India, Mumbai
Thankyou everyone for all your valuable inputs. I have not yet come to a conclusion of handling this situation. I have decided that i will go my way of working and i will not compete and if possible i will have discussion with my colleagues and the manager to complete the work.
Thanks for the replies.
If i get any problems in future i will be posting the questions and expec some valuable tips from you.
thanks again

From India, Madras
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