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The Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) was developed to
prevent harmful conflict in the workplace. It provides
managers and employees with a greater awareness of how they
respond when faced with conflict so that they can improve on those
behaviors causing the most problems.
The CDP's focus on conflict behaviors,
rather than styles, emphasizes an action-oriented approach
which lessens the problems associated with harmful or unproductive
forms of conflict and results in more effective conflict management
skills.
There are two versions of the CDP: the CDP-360 and the
CDP-Individual (CDP-I). The CDP-I is a "self report"
(it only looks at how you view yourself), whereas the CDP-360 is a
full spectrum tool which gives not only your self view but also
delineates the feedback from bosses, peers, and direct reports.
As a psychometrically sound instrument, the CDP shows solid
evidence of reliability and validity and has been normed against a
variety of organizations. Easily completed in 20-25 minutes, the
CDP comes with a thorough Development Guide offering practical tips
and strategies for strengthening conflict management skills.
Applicable for all types of organizations, the instrument can be
used within the context of an existing training program, as a
stand-alone assessment for an individual or group of employees, or
as part of a coaching intervention.
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