Conflict and Resolutions Working in Teams Conflict and Resolutions
What is Conflict? The dictionary definition for conflict states : a competitive or opposing action of incompatibles: antagonistic state of action (as if divergent ideas, interests or persons) Types of conflict Lack of or miscommunication Generational Personalities, Values or Standards Inflexibility Positional Constructive conflict Conflict Resolution
Lack of or Miscommunication and Generational Conflict Almost all conflicts involve communication problems, as both a cause and an effect. (Kapadia p2) All conflicts are unique. Conflicts between generations usually involve differences in core values and life experiences. Four Elements Safaris 2013
Personalities, Values and Standards Values Conflicts are triggered by beliefs or ideas. Personality Conflicts are triggered by emotions. Standards Conflicts are triggered by failures. . Taringa.net
Inflexibility and Positional Individual-level up factor Personal accountability Individual comprising a team effect Characteristics possessed Personal power Leadership Influence potential Support and recognition Insideoutdev.com
Constructive Conflict and Conflict Resolution. “Constructive conflict refers to conflict in which the benefits exceed the costs. It generates productive, mutually beneficial, shared decisions.”(Meehan p1) Conflict resolution techniques Listen then speak out or take turns speaking Conduct meetings Be impartial Do not wait to address situations Promote teamwork Show praise (University Alliance p1-8) Research Group
Works Cited Kapadia, Krupa Dalal. "Study on Generational Diversity at Workplace and Mitigating the Conflicts Arising on Account of Generational Differences Amongst them." International Journal of Management & Behavioural Sciences (IJMBS) 6 (2015): 76. Four Elements Safari Company. Inkfish Design Studio, 2013. Web. 12 Apr. 2016. Alliance, University. “6 Simple Workplace Conflict Resolution Techniques.” Notredameonline. Mendoza College of Business. n.d. Web. 12 April. 2016 Meehan, Colette L. “Differences Between Destructive & ConstructiveConflict.” Smallbusiness.chron. Demand Media. n.d. Web. 12 April. 2016 Constructive Conflict. n.d. The Research Group. Graphic. 12 April, 2016 Dwight Vs. Jim. Digital image. Taringa.net. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2016. <http://www.taringa.net/comunidades/theoffice/4380815/Dwight-vs-Jim-Prank-tacular- Temporada-1-8.html>. Insideoutdev.com/ Pivot point 13 April 2016