Navigating workplace relationships can be tricky, but repairing them after a blow-up is awkward at best. You’ve had a disagreement with a colleague (perhaps in front of others), but you now realise you were wrong and you need to say sorry. But how? There is no such thing as a perfect apology, but there are simple tips to delivering one that's genuine.
- Prepare your apology to be genuine, not just face-saving
- Decide if it’s to be public or a private chat
- Use a calm tone and avoid raising your voice
- Admit your guilt and explain why you were wrong
- Express an emotion, for example your regret over how they have felt hurt
- Offer a way forward, such as asking how you can make things right
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