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The Art of Conflict Management in the Modern Workplace

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Why are they always at each others throats?

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Conflict 101: Understanding the Root Causes of workplace conflict.

1. Toxic Work Environment

2. Unclear Job Expectations

3. Resistance to Change

4. Poor Work Design

5. Personality Clashes

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If only we could just really listen to each other!

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The Art of Active Listening in Conflict Resolution.

1. Pay Attention = Give the speaker your undivided attention, avoid distractions and focus on understanding what is being said. Look out for non-verbal cues in the tone of the speaker and body language.

2. Give Feedback = Reflect back what you have heard by paraphrasing, seeking clarification and summarising what you have heard.

3. Defer Judgement = Avoid interrupting, making assumptions or preparing a response while the other person is speaking. Keep an open maind and without evaluation until you have fully heard them out

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Will we get to the end of this without falling out?

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Navigating Difficult Conversations with Colleagues.

1. Listen with empathy= Acknowledge the other person's feelings and point of view. Make sure to test that you have understood their point of view by paraphrasing what you've heard back to them.

2. Use "I" statements= Avoid accusatory language starting with you.......... Instead use "I" statements to express your perspective and feelings. Be willing to take responsibility for your contribution to the situation.

3. Be solution focused= Discover what can be done differently in the future to resolve similar situations. Ask for the other persons's ideas about solutions too.

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It's the tears that helps her get her way!

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Managing Emotions in High-Stakes Conflicts.

1. Stay calm and be self-aware: Begin by acknowledging emotions without letting things get out of hand. Seek to defuse potential escalations by using timeouts and geographical seperation

2. Act quickly but thoughtfully, try to identify shared values or goals to remind parties in conflict of the need to settle things.

3. Refocussing the discussion on collaborative problem-solving rather than blame and recrimination.

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Using Empathy and Compassion to De-escalate Conflicts.

1. Practice active listening. Focusing on fully understanding the parties perspectives without judgement. Reflect back your understanding of what you've heard to show you are listening and to validate the emotions on display

2. Put yourself in the shoes of the parties. Try to imagine how the parties feels and the needs/concerns that is driving the observed behaviours. This helps foster understanding and reduces defensiveness

3. Respond with compassion. Acknowledge the parties other persons emotions and show genuine care for their well-being. Use a calm supportive tone and offer help or comfort when appropriate.

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Thank heaven we can be so open with each other.

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Creating a Culture of Open Communication to Prevent Conflicts.

1. Set clear expectations- Be clear about the how feedback is given/received, how to manage arguments and how success in celebrated.

2. Encourage dialogue - Create a safe and supportive space where everyone feels respected, valued and heard.

3. Model open communication - You should demonstrate commitment to open communication by being transparent, honest and accountable.

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Mediation Techniques for Resolving Workplace Conflicts.

1. Listen actively with impartiality- Listen carefully to all parties involved without taking sides. Use techniques like paraphrasing and clarifying to ensure that you have fully grasped the parties perspectives.

2. Encourage the parties to express their views and concerns respectively. Guide the conservation to focus on interests and needs rather positions or personalities.

3. Help the parties to explore mutually agreeable solutions. Help them to focus on finding common ground and win-win outcomes.

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The Role of HR in Managing Conflict at Work.

1. Documentation and analysis- HR plays a crucial role in documenting workplace conflicts, ensuring accurate record-keeping and conducting thorough analysis of the key issues.

2. Conflict prevention- HR develops clear policies and procedures, implements training programs to enhance conflict management skills and fosters a culture of open communication.

3. Mediation & facilitation- HR professionals serve as neutral third parties to mediate conflicts between employees. They create a safe space for open dialogue, facilitate discussions, encourage active listening and guide parties toward finding common ground and mutually beneficial solutions.

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Somehow everyone should be involved at work

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The Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Conflict in the Workplace

1. Increased need for cultural sensitivity & inclusive practices- In order to mitigate conflicts from diversity, organisations must create an environment where differences are valued and respected.

2. Enhanced problem-solving & decision making- leveraging diversity can lead to better decision making based on having a wider range of perspectives and experiences. This in turn can result in more creative and better quality solutions.

3. Increased risk of misunderstandings- there is need to understand and mitigate the impact of different cultural backgrounds, communication styles and perspectives. Diversity mismanaged can lead to misunderstandings and disagreements.

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Building Strong Working Relationships to Avoid Future Conflicts.

1. Be trustworthy and consistent-Reliability in your actions and commitments builds credibility, making collaboration more effective and resolution of issues more amicable

2. Support and respect others - Showing appreciation and providing assistance to others at work enhances teamwork and creates a positive work environment reducing the likelihood of conflicts arising.

3. Communicate openly - Regular and transparent communication fosters trust and understanding among team members helping to prevent misunderstanding.

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Deploying your toolkit.

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Brighton School of Business and Management

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In this video, we'll look at eight common causes of conflict in the workplace, and we'll explore how you can use them to manage conflict more effectively. https://www.brightonsbm.com/?p=5239

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SIER Active Listening Model Checklist for Workplace Conflict Management

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Creating a Culture of Open Communication.