Trigger Response Cycle Paper

Trigger-Perception-Response Cycle

Organizational causes
 Harassment, sexual or otherwise
 Favoritism of one employee over another
 Lack of leadership
 Public criticism
 Persistent conflict
 Inadequate training
 Lack of teamwork
 Lack of trust
 Poor communication
 Micromanaging
Personal causes
 Low self-esteem
 Lack of sense of control
 Fear of failure or rejection
 Feeling of over-responsibility
 Fear of being judged
 Chronic striving to be perfect

Identifying Personal Triggers
My personal triggers diary
What makes me emotional How I can respond appropriately
Chronic strive for perfection Accept and learn from mistakes and faults

Below is your personal triggers diary. Fill in the spaces by answering the two questions.

Follow This Pattern

Example:
“I feel frustrated because I need more direction from you.
• One individual will criticize the other about their pace of work.
• The other should use the destructive behaviors listed.
Then redo the situation using constructive behaviors.

Destructive Behaviors Constructive Behaviors
• Being sarcastic
• Dismissing people
• Judging and labeling
• Acting incredulous
• Asking why • Using empathy
• Being curious and open
• Using restatement
• Discussing sitting down
• Listening carefully
• Using neutral language
• Taking a proactive