Excerpt From The Art Of Managing: Conflict Behavior Styles

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Conflict occurs in situations in which people are interdependent, seek different outcomes, favor different methods to the same end, or perceive others are interfering with their ability for rewards or resources. A person’s behavior in conflict situations can be described by two basic dimensions&ndashassertiveness and cooperation. Assertiveness is the extent to which the team member [...]

Five Smooth Tactics To Neutralize Conflicts & Enhance Communication

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Using active listening through a spat is the first move you can take to mitigate the situation and crack whatever problems have surfaced. Realize, nonetheless, that when people feel strongly about an issue, their emotions will impact their ability to correspond and listen. It is imperative therefore to utilize a blend of active and reflective [...]