“An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals.”
Or Simply: “discomforting difference.”
Conflict in the Workplace?
Percentage of people who have to deal with conflict at work?
Conflict may be useful!
Bringing to the surface challenges that were not clear before
Pointing out goals that are not aligned
Discovering a process that is not solid, causing people to have a conflict
Revealing roles that are not clear
Showing important differences that need to be cherished
Types of Conflict Functional — support the goals of the group and improves it performance
Dysfunctional — conflict that hinders group performance
The functional conflicts can be differentiated from the dysfunctional conflicts on the basis of the following three attributes
Task Conflict: Related to content and goals of the work.
Relationship Conflict: Focuses on interpersonal relationships
Process Conflict: Process conflict relates to how the work gets done.
Aspects of Conflict Functional Aspects:
Stimulant for change
Creativity and Innovation
Group Cohesion
Avoidance of Tension
Identification of Weakness
Challenge
Dysfunctional Aspects:
Resignation of Personnel
Tensions
Dissatisfaction
Creation of Distrust
Goal Displacement
Weakening of Organization
Don’t be scared of conflict. Understand it, embrace it, and take steps to ensure conflict remains a functional stimulant for change and innovation.
Nadine Greiner, Ph.D. provides Executive Coaching and Human Resources solutions. Her mission is to make the executive experience exceptionally enjoyable and effective. She believes that the world needs great leaders, and has dedicated her career to helping them.
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