Managing Conflict Presenters: Fangqin Li, Hind, and Todd Smith 03/10/08
As a manage, what rules you need to know? No blames Disagreement is not always a bad thing Don’t take anything personally Solve problems as soon as possible Don’t wait Be observant and aware of the problems on the team
Ways to be a good manager with those people who have problems with you Face to face meeting The phone Active listening Open communication
Learn to recognize conflict Avoidance Negative body language Strong public statement Personality changes Constant disagreement Increasing demonstrations of disrespect Insensitivity to others
Approaches to resolve it Collaboration technique Informal, constructive dialogue and problem-solving techniques
Diffuse situations before they become conflicts Self-directed initiative Open door policy
Leadership and Communication Style Analytical Driver Amiable Expressive
Style Strengths (positive aspects) Analytical Driver Amiable Expressive
Style Challenges (Weakness) Analytical Driver Amiable Expressive