Imagine this scenario. The leader of a project team is gung ho about the rollout of a new product, but several of his subordinates are not in favor of it….
When team members are asked if they think that conflict is inevitable in team settings, they almost always answer – yes. When they are asked whether their team has a…
One of the passive destructive behaviors measured by the Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) instrument is called Self-Criticizing. This occurs when one obsesses over something they may have said or done…
When discussing organizational culture, people often talk in terms of task and relationships. That is, how does the work get done around here? How do we implement plans and evaluate performance?…
During recent months heated exchanges that have been highlighted in the media have led some to describe a “coarsening” of our national discourse. The conflicts seem to point to polarization…
Dealing with conflict is often challenging, but when the particular conflict also involves a sensitive issue, it can be even more difficult. Here are some tips to keep in mind…
Despite the difficult economic climate major mergers have been in the news. Several large pharmaceutical mergers have been in the news, and IBM’s recent effort to acquire Sun Microsystems captured…
Negativity is a common factor behind conflict in the workplace. Some people think of it as a “virus” which can spread very quickly throughout an organization. Because the costs associated…
A recent survey of 2,000 employees conducted by Yahoo! Shine and Fitness Magazine found that, “Women are most likely to be annoyed when another steals credit for their ideas. This…