Stop Workplace Drama by Marlene Chism

Author:Marlene Chism
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2010-12-28T00:00:00+00:00

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Per the Karpman Triangle model, the victim feels helpless, the rescuer has the answer, and the persecutor tells you whose fault it is. So, if you have an employee who constantly plays the victim role, you will likely hear stories about why life is hard or unfair, or constant complaints and excuses why they are unable to change. This fundamental belief helps the employees create and support self-defeating patterns that prove that they are right—life really is hard—and keep them stuck in their current roles.

The victim pattern can be subtle and sometimes difficult to recognize, even if you are a very responsible person overall. I had many victim beliefs when I worked in the factory before starting my professional career. It was difficult for me to even imagine having a different career—a belief that kept me from even attempting to attend college until I was in my thirties.

When people first learn about the Triangle, they find that they identify with a particular role. Most leaders identify most with the rescuer role; after all, in order to be a leader, you can’t be operating from the victim orientation every day.

An overview of each of the roles is given below. See with which one you identify most as you think about your relationships and the areas where you experience drama. Let’s start with the rescuer role.

Figure 5.1 The Karpman Drama Triangle

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