Conflict
In Teams And Groups: The best and most effective teams and groups assembled
together for a common purpose are comprised of people with unique approaches,
issues and agendas. Needless to say, differences of opinions can often give
rise to conflicts. This category can help you deal with conflict, and provide
a speedy resolution that will maintain your team's effectiveness. You'll
learn that different conflict resolution skills are required when applied
to a group or team as opposed to an individual.
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By na
- Brief summary article written for students but applicable to any work teams. Contains the following topics: Conflict Happens
Clarify Expectations
Types of Conflicts
Identify Team Needs
Depersonalize Conflict
Structuring Discussion
Key Questions
(Added: 7-Aug-2005 Hits: 1068 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By na
- Creating a Team Agreement: Like a pre-nup, a pact among prospective team members can help avoid problems later.
(Added: 20-Jul-2005 Hits: 801 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Ian Harrison
- When you have done all you can to avoid a co-worker with whom you have a beef, and when you have done your all to concentrate on the quality of your job performance to no avail, it is time to address the matter firsthand.
(Added: 24-May-2005 Hits: 558 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Rex C. Mitchell, Ph.D.
- Presents conflict management concepts and strategies for those working in group settings. Includes a brief conceptual basis for understanding conflict and group members' behavior when in conflict. Also specific recommendations for managing and making use of conflict in groups.
(Added: 12-Jul-2004 Hits: 2084 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By NA
- Outstanding article full of hints, tips and ideas about how to deal with conflict constructively within a team environment. Includes conflict resolution methods, listening for meaning, and handling of negative conflict.pop
(Added: 6-Jul-2004 Hits: 3239 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Stever Robbins
- Takes on the subject of conflict that occurs BETWEEN groups, and provides suggestions about how to go about the conflict resolution process when work groups and teams clash.
(Added: 6-Jul-2004 Hits: 920 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
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